- Date Of Death: December 31, 2011
- State: Pennsylvania
Frank J. Sikler, 86, of Plantation Florida, formerly of Bethlehem, entered eternal life on December 31, 2011. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Heckman) Sikler. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Peter and Katie (Kovacs) Sikler. He served his country in U.S. Army during WW II and fought with General George Pattons elite force, 808 Div. Tank Destroyer Unit and received 3 Bronze Stars. He later worked at Bethlehem Steel in the scrap plant, for over 30 years before retiring in 1987. He was a former member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. Survivors: Children, Thomas Sikler and his wife Patricia of Tavares FL; John Sikler and his wife Deborah of Bethlehem Twp.; Laura Reely and her husband Ronald of Pompano Beach FL; David Sikler of Monroe NC; Matthew Sikler and his wife Suzzy of Pembroke Pines FL; brother, Emery Sikler of Ft. Pierce FL; sisters, Rose Hull of Oklahoma City OK; Kitty Nagy of Phillipsburg NJ and 7 grandchildren, Shawn Balf; Lee Folland; Chasady Gallick; Zachary Sikler; Samara Sikler; Eric Sikler and Kristen Sikler.
