Donald W. Ruch, 83, of Northampton, died Aug. 13, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Woodring) Ruch.

Born in Allen Township, he was the son of the late William and Arlene (Mann) Ruch.

He served as an A1C in the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic during the Korean War.

He worked for 12 years as a mechanic for both the former Lehigh Valley Dairy, Allentown, and Sears, Whitehall, until 1967. He then co-owned and operated Carpet Craftsman until 1982. He then purchased the business and formed Ruch’s Carpet Services. He and his son, Kerry, ran the business until present.

He was a longtime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, where he served on church council and as an usher. He was also a member of the 50 plus group.

He is survived by four sons, Don A., Kerry D. with Robin and Scott A. with Carol, all of Northampton, and Douglas K. with Lori of Palmerton; two sisters, Sara Jane with Larry Hutchison of Northampton and Sandra with Steve Nagy of Whitehall; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Kulp; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Ruch; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Jayde.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home.