Eugene E. Muth, 87, of Orefield, died Jan. 12, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He was the widower of Phyllis (Krum) Muth.

Born in Mertztown, he was a son of the late William and Verna (Smith) Muth.

He worked on many different local farms for several years.

After school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and honorably served his country during the Korean War.

As a veteran, he was honored last year as a Lehigh Valley Phantoms Hometown Hero.

After returning from the war, he worked at Mack Trucks Inc. for 30 years until 1980.

He was a charter member of American Legion Post 8282 where he served as commander for nine years and as a trustee for many years.

He was also a life member of the Topton American Legion. While his sons where growing up, he was actively involved with them in the Lehigh Valley Quarter Midget Racing Club for many years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, dancing and snowmobiling, and was an avid volunteer throughout the community.

His survivors include daughters Sharon Drudy (Ken) and Gwen Mills (Allen), all of Allentown; son Rick Muth (Michelle) of Breinigsville; sister Nancy Yeakel of Macungie; grandchildren Michael Drudy (Sarah), Diana Albert (Marc), Sean Kleinschuster (Angela), Samantha Mills (Nathan Ifkovits), Bryce Muth (Andrea) and Damin Muth; great-grandchildren Isaac, Cole and Owen; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey; three brothers and one sister.

Condolences may be offered at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of the Lehigh Valley, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to the Topton American Legion, 133 Centre Ave., Topton, PA 19562.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.