Herbert R. Beitler, 84 years, of Orefield passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of the late Kathryn M. (Kressly) Beitler. Born in Fogelsville, he was the son of the late Augustus and Bessie (Muthard) Beitler.

He was a self-employed painter in the Lehigh Valley for 15 years retiring in 1992. Prior to that Herbie worked for Kenneth Mohr Painting in Wescosville for 25 years. His loved ones always referred to him as "Popeye".

Survivors: Sons; David L. of FL, Danny L. and wife Lynne of Huffs Church, Douglas P. and wife Deborah of Allentown, Sisters; Glenna Swoyer, Katherine Krause and Elsie Sebring , all of Allentown; Grandchildren; Andrew, Ian, Jeremy, and Andria, and 5 Great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters; Esther Bennicoff, Erma Erb, Edith Gehris, Helen Moyer, and Elda Wanamaker and brothers, Stanley and Arthur Beitler.

Services: 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 2, at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., 1018 Church Street, Fogelsville with The Rev. Herbert D. Michel officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Interment in Highland Park Cemetery, Allentown. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, 18017.