Donald W. Himler, 87, of Bethlehem, formerly of Palmer Township, was called home on June 22, 2022.  Born June 14, 1935, in Nazareth, he was the son of the late William L. and Miriam (Boyer) Himler.  He was the husband of Ruth (Lapp) Himler; together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

A graduate of Nazareth High School and Penn State University, he worked in the chemical industry for 15 years as a product technical advisor to the sales force.  In 1973 he and his wife acquired the family insurance business, A. A. Lapp and Associates in Bath and Nazareth.  The firm was continued by son Eric upon his retirement in 1997.  Don enjoyed sports and was an avid Penn State follower.  He was a scholastic football official for 20 years.  A member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth he served on church council, on the choir and on the finance, endowment and columbarium committees.  He also enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and bowling.

Donald is survived by a daughter Stacey Himler and her husband Gene Danko of Millsboro, DE and 2 sons, Scott Himler of Bethlehem and Eric Himler and his wife Christine of Sciota; 3 grandchildren Matthew and his wife Jenny, Megan and her husband John and Mark; 2 great grandchildren, a brother James Himler and his wife Esther; 1 niece and 1 nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 9-11 AM at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Broad St., Nazareth where a memorial service will begin at 11 AM.  Interment will be private with the family.  Arrangements are under the care of the Schmidt Funeral Home, PC, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth.  Memorials, in Donald's memory, may be sent to the church.