Robert L. Blank May 7, 1935 - October 3, 2016

Robert L. Blank, 81, of Allentown, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Sandra J. (Frankenfield) Blank. They celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary last Thursday.  Robert was born in Allentown, a son of the late Harold E. and Goldie M. (Smith) Blank. He was employed as a sheet metal worker for Mack Trucks until 1990 and then with Trexler Industries before retiring in 1997. Robert was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Allentown. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Robert was a member of the Mack retirees U.A.W. 677. He was a life member of Lehigh Valley Active Life and the Alburtis Senior Citizens.  Robert enjoyed steam engines, playing pinochle and bingo. He was an avid sports fan.  His greatest joy was spending time with his grandsons and supporting them in all their activities.  They were the love of his life.

Survivors: Wife; son, Timothy S. Blank  and his girlfriend Anne Hanna of Springfield, PA; brother, Ronald and his wife Sue of Macungie; sisters, Fern Romig of Macungie and Shirley M. Mader of Alburtis;   grandsons, Nicholas L. and  Alexander T. and his fiancé Kayla Hammer. He was predeceased by his brother and sisters.

Services: 10:30 A.M. Saturday in the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 274 North Krocks Road, Allentown. Call 9:00 – 10:30 A.M. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Lehigh Zion Cemetery, Alburtis. www.stephensfuneral.com

Contributions: Asbury United Methodist Church 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown 18104.