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Jeffrey R.
Quay
May 25, 1959 — Dec 29, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey R. Quay, 65 years of Weisenberg Twp, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. He was the husband of Deanna I. (Metka) Quay for 40 years this past June. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Margaret (Kramer) Quay of Pottstown and the late Albert Quay.
He graduated from Ursinus College and went on to get his Master's degree and PhD from Case Western Reserve University. Jeff was a research chemist for Air Products since 1986. He was an active member of Ziegels Lutheran Church in Breinigsville, where he played the handbells. Jeff was a Past Master of Lehigh Lodge No. 326 F&AM in Trexlertown and was a member of the Valley of Allentown Scottish Rite. Jeff was a Grand Deputy for the Rainbow Girls and a Hodegos recipient. He was a member of New Temple Chapter No. 298 OES. Jeff was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He loved the outdoors, camping, and hiking; and shared that love with his family. He enjoyed traveling and loved cooking, especially for large groups.
Survivors: wife, Deanna; mother, Margaret; daughters, Kristina and Liesel Quay of Kutztown, and foreign exchange daughter, Emily Liang, of Austin, TX; and brothers, Daniel Quay (Jamie) of Lewes, DE, and Paul Quay (Judy) of Bechtelsville. He was predeceased by a son, Benjamin Jeffrey.
Services: A Visitation will take place from 10 to 11:45 am at Ziegels Lutheran Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Rd, Breinigsville on Saturday, January 4. Masonic services will be at 11:45 am with the Funeral Service to start at 12 pm. Interment, Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ziegels Lutheran Church or Lehigh Valley Children's Dyslexia Center, care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.
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