Donald H. Mench, 74, of Springfield Twp. (OBITUARY)

Donald H. Mench, 74, of Springfield Township died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. He was the husband of Carol A. (Zimpfer) Mench. Donald was born in Springfield Township on June 19, 1940 to the late Warren R. and Clara E. (Benner) Mench. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Donald worked for Frank B. Saylor Construction Co. for four years; Homer Research Center, Bethlehem Steel, in maintenance for 20 years; and was self-employed in lawn care for 11 years. He loved working with old-time gas engines and on his cars.

SURVIVORS

In addition to his loving wife of 51 years; son: Mark W. (Cynthia A.) of Quakertown. He was predeceased by a daughter: Kim Louise Mench (March 14, 1989) and a sister: Lorraine F. Martin (March 23, 2015).

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors of PA and/or a charity of one’s choosing.