Frank J. Scheck, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2018, after a courageous battle.  He was the husband of Judith A. (Warnke) Scheck.  They celebrated their 56th anniversary in August.

Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Datetski) Scheck.

Frank graduated from Liberty High School in 1958, where he remained active on the reunion committee.  He earned a Bachelor's degree from West Chester and a Master's from East Stroudsburg.

He was a health and physical education teacher in the Salisbury School District for 38 years, serving the last eight of those as Athletic Director. While at Salisbury he was instrumental in beginning the wrestling program in 1963 and later initiated Title IX Girl's Soccer.  He was devoted to supporting the Student Assistance Program.  Frank was the Caddy Master at Weyhill - Saucon Valley Country Club, and after retiring worked at the Bethlehem Golf Club.

A member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, he was a founder of the Annual Golf Outing.  Frank was an avid runner and enjoyed playing golf with friends at Bethlehem Golf Club, spending time with family vacationing on Long Beach Island, visiting family in Ohio and attending Ohio State games, and supporting his grandchildren's scholastic and extracurricular activities.

Surviving with his wife, Judy, are a son, Jeffrey (Julie) Scheck of Bethlehem; a daughter, Kerry (Robinson) Cooper of Dublin, OH; brother, Donald Scheck of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Kailin, Kendall and Christian; and step-grandchildren, Maria and Michael.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 8, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Packer Avenue and Vine Street, Bethlehem.  Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. Friday in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem, and from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday in church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Peter's Church, 474 Vine Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, or American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.  Online condolences may be sent to www.pearsonfh.com.