The Rev. George F. Spieker, 90, of North Catasauqua, died April 10, 2021. He was the husband of Rebecca Keller Spieker.

Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Rev. Paul and Marian (Stager) Spieker.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1948, Muhlenberg College in 1952 and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 1957.

He was ordained May 26, 1957, and was the fourth consecutive generation of Lutheran pastors in his family. He served St. Paul’s, Gordon; Robeson, Plowville; and St. John’s, Coplay.

He retired in 1993 and served as a visitation pastor of St. Peter’s, Bethlehem, from which he retired in 2012. In retirement, his primary church membership was at St. John’s, Coplay, and his associate church membership was at St. Paul’s, Catasauqua.

He was a veteran in the U.S. Army. He served 15 months in Korea, was awarded the Bronze Star and attained the rank of sergeant first class.

He was a member of American Legion Post 426, Coplay. He held membership in the Emmaus Historical Society, Lehigh County Historical Society, Lutheran Historical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association and Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America.

He was registered with Boy Scouts for more than 55 years and held many positions. Currently he had been on the council advancement and advisory committees. He received the Silver Beaver Award in 1984, the North Valley District Owl Award in 1978, the North Valley District Award of Merit in 1982 and the Lamb Award by the Lutheran Church in 1993.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, David and his wife, Mary; a daughter, Jane Ann and her fiance Samuel Grim; three grandchildren, Denise, Jennifer Kibler and Daniel; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Updegrave of Reading; two nieces; and a nephew.

There will be a visitation 5-6:45 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. service, April 15 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay, 18037. Properly worn facial coverings and social distancing will be required.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.