Louis A. Bingiel, age 82, of 49 Second Avenue, Atlasburg PA, died Friday, February 1, 2002 at the VNA Hospice at St. Luke's, Fountain Hill PA.

Born in Louise Mine PA, he was the Son of the late Louis A. and Eva (Glzbinti) Bingiel. He was a Highway Engineer for the PA Department of Transportation for many years, retiring in 1980. He previously worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Construction for several years and in Various Community Mines as a Miner. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II and was a recipient of 5 Battle Stars.

He was a Member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Bethlehem PA. He was Past Post Commander of VFW Post, Slovan PA; Past State Adjant of the VFW Post, Slovan PA; and active in the Democratic Party of Washington County PA.

He is survived by his Son, Louis E. Bingiel of Calhoun GA; Daughters, Regina L. Watkins of Eighty Four PA and Monica M. Emrock of Bethlehem PA; Sister, Martha Witherow in Florida; 6 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. He is predeceased in death by 5 Brothers and Sisters.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2002 in St. Anne's Catholic Church, 450 Washington Avenue, Bethlehem. Family and Friends may call 6:00 - 7:0O p.m. Saturday evening in the Church. The Reverend Monsignor Robert W. Kozel, Celebrant. Interment in Our Lady of Lourdes, Burgettstown PA. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Anne's Church, 450 Washington Avenue, Bethlehem PA 18017 and/or the VNA Hospice at St. Lukes, 709 Delaware Avenue, Bethlehem PA 18015.