David N. Unser, 81, died peacefully Sept. 16, 2025, at Above and Beyond at the Knights, Allentown. He was born in Allentown to the late Dorothy (Snyder) and Robert Unser.

He graduated from Emmaus High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during his long Navy career, four years full time and 20 years as a Navy reservist on five different ships, achieving the rank of operations specialist, first class and was nominated and received the award of sailor of the year and nomination for chief.

He deeply loved his family and enjoyed vacationing in Ocean City, N.J., riding bikes on the boardwalk with his boys. He especially loved train travel and trips west to California and the West Coast. He was an avid NASCAR fan and never missed a race. He was an Eagles and Phillies fan and never missed watching a game.

In addition to his wife, Charlotte, he is survived by his son, Dan and his wife, Maureen; granddaughter, Madalyn, of Emmaus; sisters, Susie and her husband, Randy, of California and Ellie, of Mechanicsburg; sister-in-law, Margie Ritter, of New Jersey; brother-in-law, Carl Essig and his wife, Judy; cousin, Paul Gackenbach and his wife, Pat; Sydney and his wife, Linda.

He was predeceased by his son, David Andrew; sister, Janet.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Sept. 24 at the Emmaus Moravian Cemetery. A calling hour will be held 9-10 a.m. in the cemetery before the service.

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

Arrangements were made by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus. Online condolences may be made at www.BKRFH.com.