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Robert A.
"Bob" Nagle
Dec 3, 1931 — May 20, 2024
Robert A. "Bob" Nagle, retired School Superintendent of the Northwestern School District, age 92, died May 20, 2024. He was the husband of the late Gloria M. (Yeager) Nagle for 61 years, and a resident of New Tripoli since 1972. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Charles H. and Lillian E. (Hensinger) Nagle. Bob was a graduate of Allentown High School, Class of 1950. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. and M.S. degree and was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa Tau Chapter. In 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War aboard the U.S. Bon Homme Richard from 1950 to 1954 and achieved the rank of 3rd Class aviation machinist.
After military service, he started his teaching career at Easton Area High School. Bob was the Director of the Eastern Northampton County Technical School before becoming a founding Director of LCTI (formerly Lehigh County Vocational-Technical School). He retired as Superintendent from Northwestern Lehigh School District in 1986.
After retirement, Bob became a self-employed consultant which took him on international assignments as well as local and national projects. He was a member of Ebenezer U.C.C. in New Tripoli and served on several committees including chairing the Stewardship Committee.
Bob served as past-President of the Easton Kiwanis Club and most recently was a member of the Allentown-West Rotary Club, serving as a founding member of the local club foundation. He also served and was the first chairman of the Ontelaunee Restoration Committee in New Tripoli and was a founding member of the Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Society. Bob served as a Lehigh County Community College Trustee for 10 years and was a member of the PA State Advisory Board.
He is survived by his three sons, Keith A. Nagle, Scott A. Nagle and wife Sheila (Beers) all of New Tripoli, Mark A. Nagle and wife Michele (Norkus) of Newark, DE; six grandchildren, Christine Nagle, wife of Marco Romano of Downingtown, Brad Nagle, Samantha Nagle, and Trisha Rabenold, wife of Harrison all of New Tripoli, and Ryan and Erik Nagle of Delaware; great grandson, Matteo Romano. Bob is also survived by his faithful and loving partner of nine years, Pamela S. Haas. In addition to his wife, Bob was predeceased by a son, Wayne A. Nagle, daughter-in-law Tina Marie (wife of Keith), and two sisters, Anne Louise Maury, (husband Richard) and Phyllis Rau, (husband Richard).
Bob will be greatly missed by his family, many friends, and the community at large.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28 at Ebenezer U.C.C, 7293 Decatur St, New Tripoli. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. The interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Robert A. Nagle Scholarship or Ebenezer U.C.C., in care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.
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