Michael D. “Fish” Bower Sr., 66 of Lower Macungie Township, died suddenly April 4, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Health Network, Salisbury Township, after being stricken at home April 3. He was the husband of Debra A. (Newhard) Bower. They celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary last November. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edward D. and Catherine C. (Bauder) Bower.

A 1971 graduate of Emmaus High School, he was employed at Knoll for 32 years, retiring in 2014.

He was a member of the Alburtis Rod and Gun Club, Mercantile Club, Emmaus, and Emmaus Senior Golf League.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Michael Jr., Jarret; daughter, Jaime Pagella; brother, Eugene and his wife, Debra; sisters, Marie and her husband, Michael Powell, Tammy and her husband, Todd Beitler; father-in-law, Harry Newhard; mother-in-law, Penny Newhard; sister-in-law, Darlene Hockman; several grandchildren; numerous extended family members. He was predeceased by a brother, Edward Jr.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Health Network, P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, 18105-1883. Please note in the memo line “Amputee Support Group” and include Michael’s name.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.