Wilbert “Will” J. Holmer, 84, of Macungie, succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on Jan. 11, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Edith; his daughter, Diane and husband Scott Whitehurst of Allentown; and grandchildren Eva and Nicholas Holmer Whitehurst.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone.

Born in Brooklyn and grew up in Elmhurst, N.Y., and was the only son of the late Helge and Anna (Hastedt) Holmer.

A graduate of Polytech University with a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, he was an engineer for Northrop Grumman for 35 years.

During his tenure at Grumman he had the opportunity to be part of the Apollo 13 project, the F-14 Tomcat and EA-6B aircrafts, to name a few.

An avid boater, skier, fisherman, certified scuba diver and gifted pianist, his love of boating led him to become a commander of the East Hampton Power Squadron for three years.

He shared his love of boating by teaching boating courses to new boat owners and continuing to be part of the boating community until he entered hospice.

He was always sharing a joke with people to put them at ease.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society of the Lehigh Valley, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.