Dennis S. Sommer, 82, of Whitehall, died Nov. 1, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Cheryl A. (Gilbert) Sommer for 37 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Heindl) Sommer.

He was a 1962 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and a 1964 graduate of Bethlehem Business School with an associate degree.

For 33 years, he worked in the tax department of General Acceptance Corporation (GAC)/Chrysler First. He was a longtime administrative assistant with Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall and Jay H. Gilbert Services.

As a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall, he served in various roles, including co-chairman of the bishop’s annual appeal. He served as Eucharistic minister for Fellowship Community.

He was active in the community with the former Whitehall Exchange Club, serving as a past president, and was involved with the voting process at the West Catasauqua polling site. He was a life member of Fullerton Fire Company and was involved with the Harugari Club where he bowled.

As a member of Knights of Columbus Council 4050, he completed the Third Degree and attended retreats with the Men of Malvern group.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Dennis with Lisa and Kristin with Scott; two grandchildren, Dakota and Damian; a brother Edward with wife Peggy; many nieces and nephews; and extended family.

He was predeceased by six siblings, Mary “Mitzi” Jandrasits and husband John, Margaret “Marge” Bannon, John and wife Mary “Mitzi,” Joseph and wife Helen, Anthony and wife Barbara and Alfred and wife Rose.

Contributions may be made to the church, 4102 S. Church St., Whitehall, 18052, or to Central Catholic High School, 301 N. Fourth St., Allentown, 18102.

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