Michael A. Kocher, 74, of Bethlehem, died July 13, 2025, after a year-long struggle. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Wilbur and Joyce (Michael) Kocher.

He was a 1968 Northampton HS graduate. He attended Lincoln Technical Institute.

He worked in the power unit division of Bosch-Rexroth Corporation for 39 years. He retired in 2017.

He was a Christian.

His interests included model trains, genealogy, camping at Promise Land State Park and wildlife photography.

He is survived by a sister, Kay Tomko and her husband Allen of Bushkill Township; and cousins.

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