Robert John Kratzer, 79, died Dec. 21, 2025.

He was a son, brother, friend, classmate, brother-in-law, athlete, uncle, husband, father, college graduate, educator, coach, Pop Pop and Whitehall High School athletic director.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Contributions may be made to Eagles Autism Foundation, 1 NovaCare Way Philadelphia, 19141, or online at philadelphiaeagles.com/eaglesautismfoundation; or Lehigh Valley Hospice, attn: office of philanthropy, P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, 18105, or online at lvhn.org/giving.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.