Mae E. Koch Trexler, 98 of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Koch (1955) and Fred J. Trexler (1991). Born on October 3, 1918, in Bushkill Twp., she was the daughter of the late John H. and Grace Correll Lieberman.

Earlier in life, Mae worked as a stock examiner for the former Kramer Hosiery Mill in Nazareth. She was last employed as a bag stacker for the former St. Regis Paper Co in Nazareth for 8 years before retiring 1957.

Mae was the best mom a daughter could have! She loved life and greeted everyone with a beautiful smile. She loved her family and friends dearly. She was a proud stubborn Pennsylvania Dutch lady! Worked hard on the farm and picked potatoes for other farmers. Enjoyed snipping and cutting fresh vegetables for canning! She was famous for her pickled red beets. Loved cats, flowers, square dancing, listening to the old songs and hymns. Playing pinochle, hoss and pfeffer, hot air balloon rides, dressing up for parties and traveling the country!  She was the oldest living member of Dryland United Church of Christ in Newburg and a member of Pink Heals Lehigh Valley. In addition, she was a breast cancer survivor of 18 years. What a remarkable loving woman. It was a blessing to have known her! Her fun, loving memories will live on...

Mae is survived by 2 children, Linda Trexler, with whom she resided, and son James Koch, Sr. of Louisville, KY. Also surviving are two brothers, Ray and Kenneth Lieberman; two sisters, Anna Uhler and Hilda Kocher; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren with 3 more on the way. She was predeceased by a son, David E. Koch, and two brothers, John and Edward Lieberman.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday evening, March 21, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning, March 22, from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere Street, Nazareth, PA 18064, where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. David Quinn officiating. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery in Hecktown.