Edgar M. Eriksen, 95, of Allentown, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, in Lehigh Valley Health Network, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of the late Gertrude H. (Pregizer). Born in Chicago IL, he was the son of the late Eric M. and Hannah M. (Moody) Eriksen. He was in the Merchant Marines in World War II. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Temple University where he met his wife, Trudy. Prior to retiring in 1992, Edgar was employed at Bethlehem Corp. as a personnel manager for 22 years. Survivors: second cousins, Amy Beth MacLean, Robert A. Dickson, Jr. and wife, Sa Thi, Jeffrey R. Dickson and wife, Rosa. Services: Saturday, May 27th at 3 PM at Zentz Community Center of Fellowship Villa, 3020 Fellowship Dr. Whitehall. Call 2:30 PM until service time. Arrangements entrusted to STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME, INC.