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Emil Gruenke Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Emil Gruenke of Allentown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on December 10, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emil Gruenke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Albertine (Stekler); his parents, Emil Gruenke and Amanda Gruenke (Polinske); and his siblings, Reinholdt, Erika Kammerer and Sophie Hodson.

He is survived by: his daughter Veronika Horn (Gordon Connochie); his grandson Jonathan Horn; his great grandchildren, Liam (Marissa) and Ryan (Summer Grace); his children, Liam and Ryan; his siblings, Margaret Kammerer, Liesa Jost and Alfred (Joan); Josephine Veronika and Atticus.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trexler Funeral Home (1625 Highland St, Allentown, PA 18102). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Trexler Funeral Home, Inc. and Schmoyer Funeral Home



Wed

Dec 17

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Trexler Funeral Home
1625 Highland St, Allentown, PA 18102

Wed

Dec 17

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Trexler Funeral Home
1625 Highland St, Allentown, PA 18102

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