Thomas Kermit Beitelman died May 22, 2020.

Born June 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Kermit T. Beitelman and Louise E. (Russiano) Beitelman.

After graduating from Parkland High School in 1960, he attended Cornell University, studying mechanical engineering.

He joined the Navy and served on the super carrier USS Forrestal.

He owned and operated Beitelman’s Express until going to work for Air Liquide until retirement.

While retired, he drove the bloodmobile for Miller Keystone Blood Bank.

An avid hiker, he hiked 1,500 miles of the Appalachian Trail with his close friend, Brenda.

He traveled widely including the Antarctic, Peru, the Galápagos Islands, Europe, Alaska and Hawaii.

His survivors include a sister Gail Beitelman of Allentown; stepson William Graul of Westminster, S.C.; and stepdaughter Lisa Graul Oswald of Macungie.

His services will be private.

Arrangements made by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.