Hellertown native and resident Kenneth Quier turned 100 on Feb. 22. He is pictured at a birthday party held for him at his church.
Lifelong Hellertown/Pleasant Valley resident Kenneth Quier turned 100 on Feb. 22, 2019. Born in Hellertown on Feb. 22, 1919, he was the eldest of four siblings. He had a younger brother and twin sisters.
Quier, who now lives in Hellertown, worked at Bethlehem Steel for many years.
He was confirmed at and is a longtime member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley, Springfield Township, Bucks County.
A birthday celebration for Quier was held at the church on Sunday, Feb. 24 with more than 50 attendees present. Notable attendees included two members of Congress: Rep. Craig T. Staats and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
Quier also received birthday greetings from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.
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