Bruce P. Wetherhold, 85, of Emmaus, died Jan. 1, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice.  Born in Walberts, he was the son of the late Earl and Elsie (Klipple) Wetherhold.  He honorably served his country in the Air Force during Vietnam and later served in the Navy Reserves.   Bruce worked as an electrician for Bethlehem Steel, retiring in 1997.  He had a love of animals, including the many four-legged additions to the family that his daughters brought home with no prior notice.  He also greatly enjoyed gardening, travel, history, nature and would do anything for his girls.  He took pride in the black raspberry patch that he lovingly groomed for his family and served on the bicentennial committee in 1976.  The absence of his presence will be difficult to navigate, but the many lessons he taught his girls will endure.

Bruce is survived by his daughters, Donna wife of Daniel Stoeckel of Allentown and Rosemary Wetherhold and her companion Terence Schimmel of Macungie; granddaughter, Jillian; the mother of his daughters, Geraldine (Brancadora) Wetherhold; brothers, Dale Wetherhold of Zionsville and Wallace Wetherhold of San Diego, CA.  He was predeceased by siblings, Douglas, Doris, Saraellen, E. Carlton, Laird, and Harry.

A memorial service will be held on Thurs., Jan. 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus.  Visitation from 1:00 2:00 PM in the funeral home.  Interment with military honors will follow in Northwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.