Stephen J. Deutsch, 91, of Allentown, died Aug. 1, 2018, in Country Meadows Retirement Community, Bethlehem.

He was the husband of the late Helen B. (Billig) Deutsch.

Born in Kreidersville, he was a son of the late Steffan and Mary (Stutzenberger) Deutsch.

A 1945 graduate of Northampton High School, he was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Army Air Corps.

He later was a supermarket refrigeration specialist, working last for R.L. Eggert Refrigeration Co., Irvington, N.J. for 22 years, before retiring in 1992.

He was a member and former councilman of Faith Lutheran Church, Whitehall, Scout Master of Troop 32, Whitehall, for 10 years, member of Andreas Sporting Club, Andreas.

He and his wife spent 30 years as puppy raisers for the Lehigh County 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Club. They also raised German shepherd dogs.

His survivors include a son Michael S. Deutsch of Walnutport; sister, Hilda, wife of Richard Mortimer, of Coplay; and brother, Donald.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Roberta H. Deutsch and a sister, Rosie McGinley.

Donations in his name may be sent to the church memorial fund, 3355 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052.

Condolences may be made at nesterfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.