James “Ted” Meixell, 78, of Bethlehem, died February 4, 2020. He was a son of the late Faye (Yost) and James F. Meixell. He was the husband of Judith E. (Geyer) Meixell for 55 years.

He graduated from Liberty High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Moravian College and a master’s degree from Kutztown.

He taught at Liberty and Freedom High School before becoming a sportswriter for many years with the Morning Call. He was named the Pennsylvania Wrestling Sports Writer of the Year in 1987-88.

He was inducted into the District 11 Wrestling Hall of Fame as a writer and the Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame as a player. He played baseball into his 60’s.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Tod Meixell and his wife Lori of Kutztown and Scott Meixell and his husband Paul of Philadelphia; a brother, Alan Meixell of Lower Macungie; a sister, Wendy Meixell of Northampton; and two grandchildren, Aaron and Kyra Meixell.

He was predeceased by a brother, Peter Meixell.

Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Pennsylvania, 2200 Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa 18104; or by visiting www.lung.com

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.