Robert D. Kichline, 79, of Macungie, died Aug. 18, 2019, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown campus. He was the husband of Dolores M. (Bonner) Kichline. They were married for 43 years. Born in Fullerton, he was the son of the late Clark R. and Pauline V. (Heckman) Kichline.

He honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam.

He worked as a director of food services for M.W. Wood and Sodexo for 35 years, retiring in 1998.

He was a member of Old Zionsville U.C.C.

He was a member of the Lower Lehigh Lions Club, past commander of the Disabled American Veterans, past commander of the United Veterans and past commander of the District II Veterans.

He is survived by his wife; son, Chad C. and his wife, Joy, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; grandson, Samuel Malachi Kichline. He was predeceased by brothers, Earl and Clark; sister, Pauline Ecker.

Contributions may be made to Old Zionsville U.C.C., P.O. Box 215, Old Zionsville, Pa. 18068.

Funeral services with military honors will be held 11 a.m. Aug. 24 in the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. A viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.