Christian R. Showalter Jr., 96, of Allentown, died May 17, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the loving husband of Barbara F. (Moyer) Showalter. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Christian R. Showalter Sr. and the late Edna B. (Smith) Showalter.

He was president of Rileigh, Gander & Showalter, Inc. located in Emmaus. The company built and designed trade show and museum exhibits. His company produced award-winning exhibits throughout the country.

He was a graduate of MacKasky High School, Lancaster.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, stationed in China for 23 months with the 422nd Flying Tigers Squadron. He painted different designs like shark teeth and models on aircraft while in the Air Force. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Air Medal GO #14, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Good Conduct Medal. His squadron, the 422nd Flying Tigers, were honored with a citation from President George W. Bush for their service.

He volunteered at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, for over 20 years.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.

He enjoyed traveling all the continents around the world, boating, golfing and the country club.

He is survived by his wife; a stepson, Scott J. Fegely, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.,; a grandson, Jason R. and his wife, Gretchen; great-grandsons, Christian and Mason, of Calera, Ala.; sisters, Elizabeth Deaver, of Lancaster and Anna Mae McGallicher, stepsisters, Doris Ehrhart and Joyce Brubaker, a sister-in-law, Janet, of Lancaster and brother-in-law, Tom Moyer, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made in his memory to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kan. 66675-8516 or to the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, 3231 W. Tilghman St., Allentown, 18104.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.