William Lewis Delker, 86, of Tamaqua, formerly of Wadesville died Wednesday September 16, 2020, at LVHN – East, Pottsville.
Born in St. Clair, July 14, 1934, He was a son of the late Edward and Alma (Reese) Delker.
He was a graduate of St. Clair High School, Class of 1952.
William served in the US Navy MCB6 – Seabees from 1953-1957 during the Korean War. He earned the National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal and China Service Medal.
He retired as an Electrician from Rockwell International, Wyomissing.
He was a very active, faithful member of the Pottsville Seventh Day Adventist Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Edward Delker; sister Joan Marie Delker, both as children.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years Viola (Hale) Delker; 3 daughters Lori Koch and her husband Brian of Tamaqua; daughter Beth Gomberg and her husband Chip of Apopka, FL; daughter Susan John and her husband Robert of Conyngham; Grandchildren Samantha Koch; Hannah, Jarod and Jacob Gomberg; Robbie, Abbey and Ashley John; Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday from Pottsville Seventh Day Adventist Church, 284 Industrial Park Rd. PO Box 37, Pottsville, PA 17901 with Rev. Alex Dubee officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Monday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pottsville SDA Memorial Fund at the above address or a charity of your choice. Burial with military honors will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, St. Clair.