Patricia E. Kimler, 69, of Emmaus, died May 30, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family.  Pat touched many lives, volunteering with her community through her church families.  She was the wife of Joseph Kimler.  Born in Glen Ridge, NJ, she was the daughter of the late David and Eunice (Walsh) Jenkins.  Pat was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, earning a degree in chemistry.  She worked as a chemist for Johnson and Johnson for 42 years, retiring in 2018.  She was a member and faithful servant at Lehigh Valley Baptist Church in Emmaus, PA and Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton, NJ.

Patricia will be remembered by her husband of 37 years, Joe; sons, Adam D. Kimler and wife Katelin and Jason J. Kimler; daughter, Lauren Kimler; grandchildren, Naomi and Pierce; brother, David Jenkins and wife Victoria.  She was predeceased by a sister, Gail Metters.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Lehigh Valley Baptist Church, 4702 Colebrook Avenue, Emmaus, PA.  Viewing Thursday 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main Street, Emmaus, PA and Friday 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the church.  Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Macungie, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Pat's memory to Lehigh Valley Humane Society, 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA 18103. https://lehighvalleyhumanesociety.org/donate