Donald F. Keretz, Sr.

Donald F. Keretz, Sr., 86,  of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in his home. He was the loving husband of the late Priscilla (Lorah) Keretz. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Rudy and Mary (Farkas) Keretz. Donald was a graduate of Fountain Hill High School. He played basketball while growing up for Bethlehem Catholic and Fountain Hill. He owned and operated Donald F. Keretz & Sons for most of his life until retiring. He also worked as a caddy at Saucon Valley Country Club.  Donald was a devoted and faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem. He was also a lifetime member of the Heights A.A. and the Roosevelt Democratic Club. Donald was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time with his family and was very generous to many charities throughout his life. Donald will be remembered as a loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all. 

Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Sharon Keretz Heller, Sandra Mayrosh and her husband Gary, Debra Boyer and her husband Robert, Susan Chaikowsky, Donald Keretz, Jr. and his wife Judy, Sheryl Chaikowsky and her husband Boris and Joseph Keretz; sisters Elaine Talian and her husband Stephen and Bernadine Kalkun; 15 loving grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. 

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 First Street Bethlehem, PA 18020 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 A.M. until time of the Mass in the church. Burial will take place at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Donald’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 First Street Bethlehem, PA 18020 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. 

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