Earl E. Stein, Jr., 92, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019.  He was the husband of the late Irene (Butz) Stein.  Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Earl E. Sr. and Ellen (Ebert) Stein. He was a career Navy man, serving during WWII, Korean Conflict, participated in the Atomic Test at Johnston Island in 1962 and the Cuban missile blockade.  He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association branch 115, American Legion Post 367 - Fullerton, the Bethlehem MORA Club, Travelers Protector Association and past President of the FRA Naval Memorial in Washington DC.  He was of the Lutheran faith.

Survivors: He is survived by his daughter Carol Breidenbach (Donald) of Lower Saucon; sons, James Stein of Myrtle Beach; Jeffrey Stein (Rodeen) of Northampton; brother, William Stein, sister, Jean Stein; 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday from 6-8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30-10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:00 A.M. all from the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St. Bethlehem.  Burial with military honors will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.  More info at www.jamesfuneralhome.org.