Edward “Ed” Pfenninger, 88, of Macungie, died Dec. 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was the husband of Delores “Dee” Pfenninger for 65 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Emil and Ida (Thurnheer) Pfenninger.

He was a Pennsylvania National Guard Corps of Engineers member from 1949 to 1961.

He was a 1953 graduate of Lehigh University. He worked 32 years as a civil engineer at Bethlehem Steel then five years with an engineering consulting firm.

He was a member of Faith Church for 53 years and served as a deacon, treasurer and building committee member.

He was very proud of his Swiss heritage and enjoyed his trips to Switzerland with his wife. He was a hard worker who always had projects going at their home.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Edward L. (Wendy), of Macungie, James L. (Jeff), of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Beverly A. (Scott) Pugsley, of Upland, Ind.; brothers, Fred (Charlotte), Douglas; sister-in-law, Dolores, all of Allentown; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Emil.

Contributions may be made in his memory to Cedarbrook Senior Care, Allentown with Men’s Alzheimer’s Unit, D-5 noted in the memo line or to Faith Church, c/o Schmoyer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 190, Breinigsville, 18031.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Jan. 4 at Faith Church, 6528 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. A calling hour will begin 10 a.m.