William P. Gery, 94, formerly of Emmaus, died Aug. 7, 2026, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inpatient Hospice Unit in Allentown.

He was the widower of Catherine M. (Leiby) Gery.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Gettle) Gery.

He was the office manager for 30 years at Kramer Steel, Corp. and Queen Construction.

He retired as a staff accountant for Medstar Communications in 1996.

He continued working in his own business preparing taxes for individuals and businesses until 2019.

He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fogelsville, where he taught Sunday school, was superintendent of the Sunday school, was on Church Council for many years where he served as secretary and served as trustee of the Endowment fund.

He was a member of the Alburtis Lions Club where he served as treasurer and was the longest member of the club in the district and was also a member of the Lehigh Lodge No 326 F&AM and High Twelve International.

He was also a member of the Lehigh Consistory and the Rajah Shrine.

He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Macungie VFW.

He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Hlavinka, husband Mark of Macungie and grandson, Alex.

He was predeceased in death by his son, Mark Gery.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Aug. 13, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1028 Church St., Fogelsville.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

Interment will take place in Ziegels Church Cemetery.

Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.kellerFuneralHomes.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, in care of the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.