Kermit C. Loch, 86, of New Tripoli, died Oct. 7, 2019, at home with his wife by his side.

He and his wife Roma K. (Holben) Loch, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in November 2018.

Born in Weisenberg Township, he was a son of the late Warren and Mabel (Bittner) Loch.

He and his wife owned the former K&R Loch Milk Hauling, New Tripoli, until retiring in 2000.

In addition to being a lifelong farmer, he was also a former truck driver for Peters Brothers, Lenhartsville, and Albright’s Mill, Kempton.

He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Seiberlingsville, and a member of the Weisenberg, New Tripoli, Kempton and Kutztown fire companies, as well as a member of Junior Mechanics Lodge, New Tripoli.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a sister, Mildred Bogert of Topton; several nieces; nephews; and friends.

He was predeceased by brothers, Carl, Willard, Allen, Elmer and Mervin.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Cemetery Association, 3880 Werley’s Corner Road, Kempton, PA. 19529, and/or to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Allentown, PA 18103.

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Arrangements made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.