Obituary for Mr. Carl Dennis DeTurk

Carl "Dennis" DeTurk, 76, of Topton, died peacefully Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, where he was a patient one week.  He was the husband of Barbara L. (Remaley) DeTurk, whom he married November 28, 1970.  Born in West Reading, Dennis was the son of the late Carl W. and Eva G. (Grim) DeTurk.  Dennis was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton.

Dennis was employed in several positions at East Penn Manufacturing Company, Lyon Station, during his 40 year career with the company, including grid casting, pasteing, and shipping and receiving.  Dennis retired in 2010.

Dennis enjoyed a variety of hobbies including, fishing, hunting, woodworking, property maintenance, antiques, public auctions, but especially being a grandfather to his grandson Myles.

In addition to his wife of 52 years, Barbara, Dennis is survived by a daughter, Joie L. (DeTurk), wife of Mark A. Lauchnor, Mohrsville.  Other survivors include a grandson, Myles Aaron Lauchnor.  In addition to his parents, Dennis was predeceased by a brother, Russell C. DeTurk.

A Memorial Service to honor and celebrate Dennis' life will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 25 East Weis Street, Topton, with The Reverend Arthur L. Hahn, officiating.  Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home.  Inurnment is private at the convenience of the family.

The family requests memorial contributions be considered in Dennis' memory to Forgotten Felines and Fidos, PO Box 62, Germansville, PA 18053.

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