Joseph E. Gerwer, 59, of Palmer Township [Obituary]

Joseph E. Gerwer, 59, of Palmer Township, formerly of Whitehall, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Somerville, N.J. on June 6, 1954 to Joan E. (MacDonald) Suhr of Bethlehem and the late John E. Gerwer. Joseph worked for National Freight, Fogelsville as a truck driver for more than 10 years.

SURVIVORS

In addition to his loving mother and stepfather: James Suhr; siblings: Peter J. and his wife Susan L. of Frenchtown, N.J., Joan M. wife of Alan C. Swensen of Palmer Township, Dennis R. and his wife Marion of Branchburg, N.J., John E. Jr. and his wife Barbara J. of Somerville, step-siblings: Michael Myers and his wife Linda of Bridgewater, N.J., Jeanette Betza and her husband William of High Bridge, N.J., Sherry Munson wife of Paul of Flemington, N.J., James Suhr and his wife Michaela of Germany; nieces and nephews; uncle: Raymond Dowches and his wife Kimiko of Manville, N.J.

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to call from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the memorial service at 4 p.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.