Name: William A. Willy Messenlehner, 86 of Forks Twp. passed away Friday September 16, 2011 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Boro. Born: He was born on August 3, 1925 in Nazareth a son of the late Alex and Theresa Horvath Messenlehner. Personal: Willy and his wife, the former Helen Riley celebrated 65 years of marriage together. He was the proprietor of Willys Tire Service, Inc. until his retirement in 1993. Previously, Willy was employed as a service man with Easton Tire Co. Willy and Helen enjoyed many years traveling the polka circuit, dancing at Seven Springs, the Catskills, Musikfest and Coplay Saengerbund. Ever the trendsetters, other dancers copied their flair for matching outfits. His joy in life was spending each day with his loving wife, and visiting with his children and granddaughters. Laughter filled the room whenever he was around. Even in his last week of life, he had the kids laughing loud and long at his stories. Memberships: He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Palmer Twp. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Willy is survived by his children Marlene Lakey and husband Dale of Bethlehem Twp., Michael Messenlehner and wife Diane of Wilson Boro., Ann Lear and husband Don of Palmer Twp., Kathleen Frederick and husband David of Bethlehem; a sister Hilda Gondek of Nazareth and granddaughters Amy and Regan. A son William preceded Willy in death. Services: Calling hours will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm and Wednesday morning from 8:30am until 9:30am in the Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Palmer Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:00am in the church, 4049 Hartley Ave. Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp. Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church, 4049 Hartley Ave. Easton, PA 18045 in memory of Willy. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com