Obituaries

Thomas M. Roeder, 84, Taught in East Penn for 30 Years

Thomas M. Roeder, 84, of Breinigsville, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.

Thomas M. Roeder, 84 years, of Breinigsville, passed away, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at home. He was the husband of Ruth (Bryfogle) Roeder for 49 years this past June. Born in Palmerton he was a son of the late Jesse and Ruth (Melroy) Roeder.

He was an elementary teacher in East Penn School District for 30 years, retiring in 1990. Tom was a member of and a photographer for Lehigh Chapter/PASR. His true loves were his National Wildlife Federation registered Backyard Wildlife Habitat property, his photography, and his ever improving sound system.

Survivors: wife, brothers, John of Punta Gorda, FL and Alfred of Sunset Beach, N.C., nieces and nephews, cousins, and his beloved cat Stripey.

Private Services: Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com

Contributions: Memorial contributions in Tom’s memory may be sent to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031.


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