Clayton Wert

Clayton Schticter Wert, 89, of Hellertown, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009, with his wife of 37 years, Carolyn, at his side. His great humor, sharpness and upbeat personality never left him. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oliver and Sadie (Schticter) Wert. He was a graduate of Allentown High School in1938, originally planning to enter the ministry, he worked at the former Bethlehem Steel as a machinist. During WWII he served in the Navy, studied electronics, and worked for RCA as a technician until he retired. Fondly known as “Clayt,” “Claytie Baby,” and “Denny,” he was the former owner of the Meadow Grove, currently known as The Meadows which started in 1953 as a picnic table under a maple tree and became a popular place to gather for picnics and clambakes. He was an avid golfer, bowler, casino goer and he loved poker once a month with the guys. A world traveler, he and Carolyn ventured to China, Russia, Europe, India, the Middle East and more, at times facing machine guns!!! He had tales of quite a few escapades. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Survivors: Along with his wife, he is survived by four daughters: Melodie, wife of Bill Fritzinger, of Florida; grandsons: Roger, Timothy, Kenneth, Steven, and Daniel; great grandchildren: Stephanie, Ryan, Jason, Heather, Samantha, and Kenneth; and great great grandson: Troy. Merrilie, wife of Bob Zahorchak, of Allentown; grandchildren: Ty, Melanie, Nicole, and Marcie; great grandchildren: Cody, Jill, Robert, and Jordon. Aleta, wife of Skip Seifert, of Red Lion, PA; grandchildren: John and Bill Stork; and great grandson, Bailey. Nancy, wife of Tom Polak, of Lower Saucon; grandchildren: Tammy, Debbie, Amy, and Tom; great grandchildren: Carlee, Allison, Trey, Lauren, Motus, Mountain, Madison, Lizzie, and Anthony. Two stepsons: David Green and his wife, Joan, of Lower Saucon; grandchildren: Rhona, Rebecca, Roslyn, Ryan, Derek, and Taylor; and Daniel Green, of Arizona. Brother: Miles Wert and Sister: Ruth Wicker. He was preceded in death by his first wife Marian (Minder) Wert; second wife, Alice (Harlor) Graver Wert; sister, Hilda; and brothers: Earl and Wilburt. Services: A Celebration of Life will be held from 3-6 PM on Monday, May 11 at The Meadows in Lower Saucon. Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown, is in charge of arrangements. To offer online condolences visit www.falkfuneralhomes.com.