Russell R. Kerstetter, 94, of Emmaus, died Jan. 7, 2016 in Country Meadows of Allentown. He was the widower of Margaret I. (Hertzog) Kerstetter. Born in Souderton and moved to Emmaus as an infant, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Miriam W. (Snyder) Kerstetter. He was a 1940 graduate of Emmaus High School. Russell worked for the Emmaus Post Office for 34 years, retiring in 1976 as superintendent of mails. After retirement, he worked for the Liquor Control Board at various State Stores. He was a member of St. John's U.C.C., Emmaus, having served as a member of Consistory. Russell was a founding and lifetime member of the Emmaus Historical Society, Emmaus Lodge #792 and Consistory, and was a life member of The Emmaus Legion and VFW. He honorably served his country in the Army during WWII in the Pacific and European Theaters.

Survivors: Son, David R. Kerstetter and wife Robin K. of Emmaus; Daughter, Jane E. Kerstetter of Hellertown; Grandsons, Andrew and Jonathan Kerstetter.

Services: Funeral Services Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at 10:30 AM in Schantz Funeral Home P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Viewing 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow in Northwood Cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049.