Roger K. Higgins, 74, of Wescosville, died July 28, 2026, at Phoebe Allentown. He was the husband of Betty A. Rupp. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Kenneth Higgins and Kathryn (Kemmerer) ‘Higgins’ Eck.

He was employed at Lehigh Valley Hospital — Cedar Crest for many years until retiring.

He played Santa Claus for many years throughout the Lehigh Valley.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Stephanie Jacobs (John) and Amy; stepsons, Jason and Justin Grantz; grandchildren, Meranda, Aislyn, Tanner, Amelia, Riley, Caden, Macey and Madeline; four great-grandchildren; siblings, William, Charles, Sharon Dires, Kenneth, Jeffrey and Timothy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org.

Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus.