John J. Repasch, Jr., 77, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late John J. and Agnes M. (Marchak) Repasch.

He was the husband of Patricia (Temos) Repash for 54 years.

He graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.

He worked in the research department of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and retired as a research consultant after more than 39 years of service.

Later he worked at the Lehigh Canal Museum and was a courier for Coordinated Health.

He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council 313.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, David and his wife Jacinta; a daughter-in-law, Maureen Repasch (wife to John’s late son, Matthew); a brother, James Repasch and his wife Loretta; two step-grandchildren, Kathleen and Diana Kauffman, and Patrick Leeper; nieces; nephews; and extended family.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and/or the Lymphoma Society.

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