Edwin R. King, 94 of Raubsville, PA died March 28, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. Born November 27, 1927 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Esther (Merwarth) and S. Ernest King. He was a 1947 graduate of Easton High School where he was on the track team. He had been employed by Rissmiller Construction and was a 50-year member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, Local #5, before retiring in 1991. Ed was a life member of the Raubsville Sportsmen’s Club and the Williams Twp. Sportsmen’s Club. He was a former member of the Williams Twp. Fire Co.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Barbara Denz; 3 children: Jeffrey King of Raubsville, Sally Berger of Upper Mt. Bethel, PA and Judy Hamilton of Columbia, NJ; and 3 grandsons: Nathan and Patrick Hamilton and Cory Berger. He was predeceased by his stepmother: Eva Brown King and sister: Doris King.
Services were private with interment in Raubsville Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
Bill Weidner
April 5, 2022 at 5:00 pm
I knew Red basically my whole life I was a neighbor and grew up with his family he was always a pleasure to talk to he was a good person and a great outdoors men when I was young I enjoyed watching him practice with his bow and arrow. May he rest in peace and God bless
Jean Nasatka
May 5, 2022 at 10:28 pm
Jeff and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences.