Willard Mitman

Willard Mitman, 94, of Allentown, formerly of Quakertown died on July 4, 2018 in the Healthcare Center of Luther Crest Retirement Community in Allentown, PA. Born in Quakertown he was the son of Leidy and Blanche (Frey) Mitman. He was the husband of the late Helen (Papciak) Mitman whom he enjoyed 69 years of marriage. Willard was a WWII Veteran, serving in the US Navy, stationed in Newfoundland. Willard worked for Charles Chips as a route salesman and later as the manager of the Lehigh Valley Division. Willard spent most of his life in the Quakertown area, moving to the Luther Crest Community in Allentown, PA in 2005. He cherished the many friends he made during the 13 years he lived at Luther Crest. He is survived by his son David Mitman (Jo) of Eatonville, WA; daughter Karen Derr (Walter) of Allentown, PA; and son Alan Mitman (Martha) of Summerfield, NC.: Grandchildren: Laurie Brandis (Brian), Michael Gross (Angie); Kelsey Goldstein (Jeff) Kaylyn Mitman and step granddaughter, Lynda Zuercher (Mike) and step grand-daughter in-law Joann Derr. Great-grandchildren: CJ Corner, Mycah Corner, Brianna Gross, Landon Gross and Amelia Goldstein and step grandchildren, Brian Derr (Melissa), Megan Derr (Matt) , Matt Zuercher (Ashley), Alyssa Zuercher, Brayton Brandis and Jillian Brandis. Step Great-great grandchild: Emmie Derr. He is predeceased by a brother, Norwood Mitman, sister, Helen Mitman Ramirez and step grandson, Andrew Derr. A memorial service will be held on at 11 am, July 19, 2018 at Crest Hall, Luther Crest Retirement Community, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA. Interment will be at Quakertown Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research, 144 Lilac Dr., Allentown, PA 18104 or the Luther Crest Benevolent Care Fund, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104.