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The Life of Mrs. Arline M. Lahn

Arline M. (Ziegler) Lahn, 93, formerly of Grange Road in Wescosville, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Heather Glen Senior Living, Allentown, where she was a resident since 2020. She was the widow of Elmer C. Lahn, whom she married on March 17, 1951, and who died on September 19, 1998.

Born in and raised in Bowers, PA, Arline was a daughter of the late Paul D. and Mabel L.M. (Resch) Zeigler and attended Kutztown Area High School. She was a very faithful member of the United Church of Christ congregation of Ziegel's Union Church, Breinigsville, where she was a member of the church choir and volunteer. She could often be found in the church kitchen helping with luncheons, bazaars, and fundraisers. She was also a dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteer for 25 years. 

Arline was employed by the Kutztown Wallet Factory, Kutztown and Allentown Organ Company, Macungie, but for most of her life, was a homemaker who took great pride in raising her family and taking care of her home. She and her late husband enjoyed traveling the United States in their RV. They also enjoyed many miles spent together on their Gold Wing motorcycle. Arline even rode from Pennsylvania to Colorado in the custom-built sidecar that Elmer had purchased for her.

Arline is survived by her three children, Dennis E., husband of Janet L. (Heiss) Lahn, Green Lane, PA, Dale E., husband of Kathy Lahn, Schnecksville, PA, and Diane A. (Lahn), wife of Ty B. Muth, Wescosville; three grandchildren, Nicholas T., husband of Nichole (Nichols) Muth, Ian P. Lahn and Amanda (Lahn) Mays; four great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Kara, Asher, and Grayson Muth; sister, Gladys (Ziegler) Zimmerman, Kutztown, and brother, Warren Ziegler, Wescosville, and their families. 

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Arline's life will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with The Reverend Dr. Larry Pickens officiating. Burial will follow in Ziegel's Church Union Cemetery, Breinigsville. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made in Arline's memory to Ziegel's Union Church c/o UCC Congregation, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com. 

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2023.06.12
Remembering Arline~

Dennis, Dale and Diane,   Fondly remember your mom (and dad), their camping and of course the enjoyment of their motorcycling.  If you have an adventurous streak, look no further than your parents for its origin.  However, Arline's bravery in riding in that side car is beyond me.  Thank you for the nicely written newspaper remembrance, though late in reading the paper.  It gives a tribute to the full life of faith, family and service that was the blessing of your mom.  Sincere sympathy to you and your families as you miss her now.

Posted by Paul and Carol S on 06/12/2023