Frank Trinkle, 84, died Aug. 21, 2018, after surviving many years of lung cancer and associated illness. He was the husband of Terri (Szupper) Trinkle for 57 years.

Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kornfeind) Trinkle. He grew up in Kreidersville on a farm, not far from where he lived most recently.

He graduated from Northampton High School and subsequently earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Muhlenberg College.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He spent his entire career at AT&T/Lucent serving many roles and retired with responsibility for site construction at the age of 56.

He served as secretary/treasurer of Allen Township.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.

He worked with many civic organizations including AT&T Retirees, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and Animal Alliance, a shelter started by his daughter-in-law.

He was a self-taught expert craftsman. His house, an 1860 farmhouse that he and his wife restored, was a source of great pride and joy to him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kirsten; and a son, David with Annie.

He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph; and a sister, Mary Demchyk.

Memorial donations may be made to the church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton, 18067; or Animal Alliance, 1432 Route 179 Lambertville, N.J., 08530.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.