Eugene L. Held, 72, of Allentown, died Saturday in his home. He was the husband of Irene Held. They were married 47 years in June.
He worked in the sheet metal department of Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for 42 years, retiring in 1983.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Alvin and Etta Mae (LaBarre) Held.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific Theater.
Survivors: Wife; daughter Jeanne of Allentown and brothers, Joseph of Allentown, Richard of New Tripoli, Gerald of Hagerstown, Md., and Courtney of Coral Gables, Fla.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sell Funeral Home, 1145 Lehigh St., Allentown. Call 1-1:30 p.m. Wednesday.