Steven P. “Doc” Lakernick, 71, of Lower Macungie Township, died Dec. 11, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of Donna J. (Mathias) Pfost. They were married for 14 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Fritz and Rose (Felstein) Lakernick and was of the Jewish faith.

He was a Vietnam veteran and served as the District III Director of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (Pennsylvania State Council). A former Wisconsin state police officer, he was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an investigator prior to retiring in 2005.

His memberships included Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #190 (Allentown), Liberty Bell Chapter of Marine Corps Division, Marine Corps League (RM Butterweck Detachment #465), American Legion Post #308 (Willow Grove), VFW Post #6150 (Sinking Spring), DVA, First Marine Division Association and F. & A.M. Lehigh Lodge No. 326 (Macungie).

He volunteered as a driver for Berks County Meals on Wheels through Berks Encore.

A Green Bay Packers fan and lover of Disney, he will be missed by all, including his canine companion, Buddy.

He is survived by his wife; stepson, Daniel T. Pfost; stepdaughters, Rebecca E. and her husband, Andy Malato, Rachel E. and her husband, Michael Moore; sister, Kathy Vitullo; grandchildren, Levi, Maria, Micah, Deanna.

Contributions may be made to First Marine Division Association, P.O. Box 9000, Box #902, Oceanside, Calif. 92051.

Arrangements were made by the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.