Francis R. Zuercher, 87, of Moore Township, died June 18, 2025, at home. He was the husband of the late Margaret J. (Schulter) Zuercher.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Agnes M. (Kuhns) Zuercher.

He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He worked in the maintenance department at the former Western Electric for many years. He also was a sales associate in the shoe department at the former Almart in Bethlehem.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bath.

He played handball for 46 years and earned the title of Allentown City champion one year. He also was previously a member of a bowling league.

He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Adams and husband Robert Jr.; three sons, Robert and wife Helen, Michael and wife Lynda and Kevin and wife Deanna; a daughter-in-law, Alice; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Richard; two great-grandsons, Daniel and Cameron; a brother, Leo; and a sister, Annamarie.

There will be a calling time 8:45-9:45 a.m. June 26 at the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10:30 a.m. at the church, 210 E. Northampton St.

Contributions may be made to a veterans organization of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.