Obituary for Jeffrey A. Meyer

Jeffrey A. Meyer, 66, of Lenhartsville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the loving husband of Valerie L. (Wright) Meyer, whom he married on September 27, 1997.

Born in Allentown, Jeff was a son of the late Richard C. and Georgia D. (Harwick) Meyer. He was a graduate of Salisbury High School, Allentown, and attended Bowman Technical School, Lancaster, graduating in 1971. Jeff was a Bench Jeweler, specializing in gold and platinum. He was the owner and operator of J.A. Meyer Fine Jewelry in Kutztown for 42 years. Jeff was a proud supporter of the Kutztown community, and recently joined the Kingsmen group. He had a love for cars, especially his own street rod, a Dodge Magnum. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his family, especially making the best memories with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed swearing at his favorite football team…The Eagles and being a jokester.

In addition to his wife, Valerie, Jeff is survived by his two children, Jade H. (Meyer), wife of Devin O. Licklider, Fredericksburg, VA, and Kai L. (Meyer), wife of Bruce H. Bortz, Mertztown; five grandchildren, Kade Meyer, Cali Bortz, Cassi Bortz, Keely Licklider and Ireland Licklider; and a great-granddaughter, Kaidyn Smith. He is also survived by a sister, Linda A. (Meyer), wife of David W. Thatcher, Hellertown, and a brother, Dennis P., husband of Duffy Meyer, Palmyra, VA; and two nieces, Jessica M. Meyer, Emmaus, and Amy E. Thatcher, Allentown.

A memorial service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, PA, with Dr. Joseph A. Piscitelli, officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made in Jeff’s memory to The American Heart Association, 968 Postal Road, Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109, or online at www.heart.org/donate.

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