Robert R. Sheckler

Robert R. Sheckler , 83, of White Street, Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, died Thursday evening, February 13, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus.  He was the husband of Dorothy (Buhay) Sheckler, celebrating 64 years of marriage last week.  Born in Aquashicola, Lower Towamensing Township, he was the son of the late Chester and Leah (Frey) Sheckler.

Robert was owner/operator of Sheckler's Appliances, Bowmanstown, for 30 years, retiring in 2005.  Previously, he was employed by Gulf Oil Co., Allentown and Philadelphia, as a financial manager.  He was a graduate of the former Bethlehem Business School, and served his country honorably in the Air Force, Peacetime, Stateside.  Robert was an active member of Faith Alive United Methodist Church, Palmerton, where he led the Financial Committee, was a member of the Planning Committee, and taught Sunday School.  Robert was a member of the Bowmanstown Borough Planning Commission, and a board member of the Carbon County Training Center for over 40 years.  An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a member of the Bowmanstown Rod and Gun Club.  In his early years, he and his father raised and trained excellent hunting beagles.

Survivors: Wife, Dorothy.  Daughters, Tanya S. wife of Terry Williams of Narvon, Lancaster County, and Lisa A. Sheckler of Phoenixville, Chester County.  Son, Seth R. Sheckler f Bowmanstown.  3 grandchildren, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Kurtis.  1 great-granddaughter, AnnMarie.  Sisters, Mae Lockard of Bowmanstown, and Lucille wife of Larry Smith of Trachsville.  Several nieces and nephews.

Services: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Faith Alive United Methodist Church, 678 Pine Street, Palmerton, PA 18071. Private Family Viewing. Private Family Interment with Military Honors, at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bowmanstown.  Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, Inc., 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in his memory to the Faith Alive United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.