Robert D. "Fats" Deily, 71, of Whitehall, died January 15, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the husband of Gail E. (Nuss) Deily. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harold and Viola (Remer) Deily. He worked as a custodian for the Allentown School District for 10 years and later was the co-owner of Mobile Container Services of South Central New York with his wife.

Survivors: Wife of 49 years Gail; Son, Robert M. Deily and wife Sheri of Piedmont, OK; Daughters, Jenifer Gomez and husband Harold of Coplay and Debbie Young and husband Marlee of Allentown; Nephews, Cory and John Deily; 11 Grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Deily and Grandson, Axavier.

Services: Funeral Services Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Viewing 12 Noon to 1:00 PM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Emmaus Moravian Cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.