Tucker J. Wessner

Tucker J. Wessner, 16, of Germansville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, July 16, 2024 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born in Allentown, he was the son of James F. “Jake” and Melinda S. (Hamm) Wessner.

Tucker was a beloved student at Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli. He would have been entering his Junior Year. He also attended the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute in Schnecksville, where he studied Precision Machining. Tucker proudly wore jersey #53 for the Northwestern Lehigh High School Football Team, playing for both JV and Varsity. He was a hard worker and a dedicated member of the Boy Scouts of America. In first grade, he joined Cub Scouts Pack 588, and then continued to work his way up to Boy Scouts Troop 89 in New Tripoli. He was also working toward becoming an Eagle Scout. Tucker was a member of Jacob’s Church in New Tripoli, Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club in New Tripoli, and County Line 4x4 Roughriders out of Kutztown. He worked part-time this summer at his family’s business, JM Dirtworx LLC Excavating in New Tripoli. Tucker was loved by all who knew him and made friends everywhere he went.

In addition to his loving parents, Tucker is survived by his three sisters, Marissa G. Wessner and her companion, Austin M. Schlegel, Shelby M. Wessner, and Kacie L. Wessner, all at home; maternal grandmother, Janice D. “Susie” (Silfies) Hamm of New Tripoli; paternal grandmother, Carol I. (Snyder) Wessner of Germansville; maternal great grandfather, Harold A. Silfies of Walnutport; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Tucker was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Marlin E. “Hoagie” Hamm, and paternal grandfather, George W. Wessner.

PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE IN THE SERVICE LOCATION: Tucker’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Northwestern Lehigh High School Auditorium, 6493 PA-309 New Tripoli, with a calling period from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Rev. Scott L. Shay will officiate. Please enter the high school parking lot at the light on Northwest Road.

There will be a private interment following Tucker's funeral service in Jacob's Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tucker’s name may be made to Boy Scouts Troup 89, sent to P.O. Box 30 New Tripoli, PA 18066 and/or Jacob’s Church sent to 8373 Kings Highway New Tripoli.

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