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Robert F.
Fenstermaker
Aug 3, 1924 — Jan 6, 2021
Robert F. Fenstermaker, 96 years, of Macungie, formerly of Fogelsville, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at home. He was the husband of the late Mae E. (Marsteller) Fenstermaker for 70 years. Born in Allentown he was a son of the late Charles W. and Verdie Q. (Kressley) Fenstermaker.
Robert was a member of Ziegels United Church of Christ in Breinigsville where he served as superintendent of the Sunday School, was a deacon and served on the consistory. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #326 Trexlertown, the Pa. German Society, Junior Order of Mechanics, and Knights of the Golden Eagle. Robert proudly served his country as a United States Marine in WWII. Robert was employed by Lehigh Portland Cement Company for 33 years where he was a chemist and quality control supervisor. His love of gemstones and jewelry led him to the Gemological Institute of America where he obtained his Graduate Gemologist Degree in 1954. He opened Fenstermaker & Schreiner with partner John Schreiner and enjoyed serving customers from 1965 to 1978. In 1989 he opened Robert's Jewelers with son Peter, and it is currently a third-generation business with granddaughter Sarah assisting with management.
Survivors: Son, Peter R. and wife Mindy L. of Macungie, grandchildren, Valerie, Sarah, Breana, and Samantha; great grandchildren, Braelyn and Hannah, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Vernon C. and Carl L., daughter, Suzanne M., and grandson Ryan P.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Ziegels U.C.C., 9990 Ziegels Church Rd. Breinigsville. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. 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 , contributions can be made to the Church Memorial Fund, Ziegels U.C.C. Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Rd. Breinigsville, 18031.
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