Bruce R. Knerr, age 67, of Coopersburg PA, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township PA. He is the husband of Judith M. (Frantz) Knerr.

Born in Upper Saucon Township PA, May 1, 1940, he is the son of the late Alton B. & Mary Ann (Hartman) Knerr. Bruce worked at Just Born as a Maintenance Planning Manager for 32 years, retiring in 2003. He served in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years. Bruce was a Member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Summit Lawn, where he was Past Council Member. He was also a Charter Member of Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen Association. He served his father's remaining term as Tax Collector for 2 years, 1965 & 1966. He attended Lafayette College and was a Member of the Allentown City League & Tri County with 2 Batting Titles. He was and avid Phillies and Eagles fan; and an avid Fisherman.

In addition to his loving wife of 35 years, he is survived by his Son, Alton D. at home; Brothers, Wilbur of Doylestown PA and Stanley of Center Valley PA; Mother-in-law, Mildred D. (Bennett) Frantz of Allentown PA, and Nieces and Nephews. He is predeceased by his Brother, Henry and his wife Alicia.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation period from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 7th, 2007 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice at St. Luke's, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem PA 18018 and/or the Church, West Rock Road and South Pike Ave., Allentown PA 18103.