Wayne A. Stottmeister, 62, of Lower Macungie Township, died unexpectedly Nov. 12, 2018, in his home. Born in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late William Stottmeister and Betty Shiflett.

He was a graduate of Emmaus High School and Lehigh University.

He worked for many years in the chocolate candy manufacturing and sales industry, at Hershey, then for Bortz Chocolate and then for Superior Chocolate. In later years, he was an independent contractor, delivering recreational vehicles from the manufacturer to the dealers.

He made the best chocolate candy for family and friends. He liked to ski, visit the New Jersey shore and boardwalk and travel around the country.

He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Wescosville.

He is survived by his children, Brett and Holly; sister, Wendy (Barry) Reiss, niece, Monica Reiss and his mother Betty Shiflett and stepfather Curtis Shiflett; cousins, Jackie King, Suzanne Whitehead, Robert King, Debbie Drotar and Donna Mesar.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Road, Suite 110, Allentown, 18109.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.