Luther D. Zimmerman, 88, of Allentown, died Nov. 12, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Dolores (Alexander) Zimmerman to whom he was married for 67 years last June 21. Born in Kempton, he was the son of the late Fred G. and Esther E. (Oswald) Zimmerman.

He graduated from Slatington High School, Class of 1948 and Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1952, with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry.

He retired as a captain for the former Trans World Airlines, based in the New York metropolitan area for 24 years, retiring in 1990. Prior to that, he served as co-pilot for Trans World Airlines for 10 years. He made 1,276 Trans-Atlantic crossings during his 34 year tenure. From 1953-1956, he worked for Penn State University as the assistant agricultural county agent for Carbon and Monroe counties.

He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Allentown.

He was a member of Slatington Lodge #440, F.&A.M., a charter member of the Lehigh Valley Day Lodge #813, Macungie, a member of Lehigh Consistory-Valley of Allentown, Rajah Shrine in Reading, the Ancient and Secret Order of Quiet Birdmen, Allentown Hanger and a life member of Penn State Alumni Association.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Susan K. Foster, of Allentown, Donna L. Maldonado, of Macungie; twin grandsons, Kevin and Matthew Teller. He was predeceased by half-brothers, Lawrence Greenawald, Paul, George and Clarence and half-sisters, Margaret Hauser, Frances Schumaker.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel United Church of Christ Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box #196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville.