William Joseph Bausch, Sr.

William Joseph Bausch, Sr., 83, of Coopersburg died on May 5, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late William and Anna (Missbichler) Bausch. He was the husband of the late Doris (Kratzer) Bausch for 51 years until her death in 2003. He worked at Mack Trucks for 30 years. William was a former member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Coopersburg. He was a sponsor of the Christian Children's Fund for 15 years. William enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald.

Survivors: Sons, William J., Jr. and Ronald A. Bausch; Daughters, Deborah A. Bertha and her husband Joe, Diane C. Bausch, Denise L. Kametler, and Deanna L. Bausch and her fianc Stanley; Grandchildren, Tina Bausch, William Bausch, III, Stephanie Bertha, and Cindy Kametler; Great grandchildren, Alexis, Alecia, Gabrielle, Gianni, Mackenzie, William, IV, and Kallie Ann; and many nieces and nephews.

Services: Memorial, 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at WEBER FUNERAL HOME, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, PA. Visitation: 9:30 AM, Wednesday, until time of services. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com)

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to American Diabetes Association.