Published December 17. 2025 08:08AM
of Lower Macungie Township
Robert F. “Bob” Wilt, 93, of Lower Macungie Township, died Dec. 14, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital — Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He and his wife, Denise E. (McFadden) Wilt, celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in October. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Effie (Wagner) and Frank Wilt.
He was a 1950 graduate of Allentown High School.
He retired from PPL in 1993 after 23 years as an electrical draftsman. Before that, he was employed by Lehigh Portland Cement Co. in their Ormrod laboratory for 15 years.
He was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, was a member of PPL Retirees, M.O.R.A. Club, Lower Macungie Seniors and AARP Chapter 4150 and was a life member of LV Active Life.
He greatly enjoyed the comforts of home and family in his retirement.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Sandra Wilt Kresge (Richard), of Nazareth; son, James (Cindy), of Hickory N.C.; granddaughters, Pam Kresge, Paige Kresge German (Hugo), Erica Wilt Davidson (Tom); great-grandsons, Owen, Dean, Kyle, Grant.
He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas E.
Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Heintzelman — Stephens Funeral Home, P.C. (www.heintzelmanstephens.com).
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