Ronald E. Kern, 81, of Lower Macungie Township, died June 21, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Joanne M. Kern. They shared 60 beautiful years together. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Emil and Louise Stutzenberger Kern.

He was a 1956 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and attended Penn State University.

He was employed as a manufacturing engineer at Mack Truck and retired in 1996. Previously, he worked at Air Products.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus.

He coached Emmaus Youth Association baseball and softball teams for many years.

He was a member of the Mack Management Club and the St. Ann’s Prime Timers. He volunteered at Lehigh Valley Health Network, the Ecumenical Food Bank and St. Ann’s Fall Fest.

He enjoyed watching his eight grandchildren growing up, attending their sporting events, traveling, going to casinos and watching Jeopardy.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Ronald J. and his wife, Michele, of Woodstock, Ga.; Thomas D. and his wife, Kathy, of Cornelius, N.C.; daughter, Karen and her husband, Timothy Wilson, of Hershey; grandchildren, Lauren, Justin, Taylor, Jacob, Corinne, Joseph, Katelyn and Sophia; brother, James and his wife, Betty, of Whitehall; sister, Linda Kremposky, of Florida; sister-in-law, Eleanore Cosmos, of Emmaus.

Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Ann’s School Development Office, 435 S. 6th St., Emmaus, 18049.

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