Kenneth K. Schellhamer, 78, of New Tripoli, died March 19, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Unit.

He and his wife Sherrie A. (Stengel) Schellhamer were married 25 years in February.

Born in New Tripoli, he was the son of the late Kermit E. and Catherine E. (Rabert) Schellhamer.

He was a truck driver for ABF Freight, Allentown, for more than 30 years until he retired.

The former fire chief of the New Tripoli Fire Co. for 11 years, he was a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and the Knights of the Golden Eagles.

An avid hunter and sportsmen, he loved going fishing on his boat with the family and just loved being part of the outdoors.

He loved spending time with his loving wife, whether it was going to bingo or out for a bite to eat. She was his best friend.

A couple of his favorite sayings were: “Life is too short to argue” and “How’s the little guy doing?”

He also loved his cat, Bella, who was such a great companion for him.

He fought a long battle and was very courageous. He is at peace now and will surely be missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Tiffany Dieter and husband, Adam, of Germansville, and Gail Horning and husband, Daryl, of New Tripoli; sons Todd and wife, Cindy, Eric and wife, Michelle, and Glen and wife, Karen, all of New Tripoli; sisters Marilyn Smith and companion Stanley Kresge, and Mary Jane Klenk and husband, Herman; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

At his request, there will be no viewing or services. His desire was to leave the earth quietly and without ceremony or testament.

Those wishing to acknowledge him are requested to do so through personal prayer and reflection or by doing a good deed for someone in need.

Condolences may be offered at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial contributions, may be made to Forgotten Felines and Fidos, 6022 Mountain Road, Germansville, PA 18053 or to the New Tripoli Fire Co., P.O. Box 457, New Tripoli, PA 18066.

Arrangements made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.