South Tahoe man dies in Pennsylvania car crash

Erik Detweiler, 25, of South Lake Tahoe formerly of Quakertown, Pa., died Dec. 27 of injuries he received in an auto accident.

Erik Detweiler

Born in Abington, Pa., he was the son of Royden Detweiler of Quakertown and Mary Ellen (Kasmer) of Red Hill, Pa.. He was a 2008 graduate of Quakertown High School and received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Pittsburgh.

Detweiler was currently working in food service as a waiter/bartender. He was quite the adventurer and lived to ski. He also enjoyed rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, hang gliding, and travel.

Surviving with his parents are a sister, Keri Detweiler-Mayers, husband Daniel; step-mother Kelly Detweiler; aunt Sue Killeen, husband Uncle Dennis; maternal grandmother Helen Kasmer; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his beloved dog, Luna.

A sharing of memories in celebration of Detweiler’s life will be 2pm Dec. 30 in the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service in Quakertown. Memorials in Detweiler’s name may be made to Lily’s Hope Foundation, 5145 Applebutter Hill Road, Center Valley, PA 18034 or Logan’s Heroes Animal Rescue, 7404 Chestnut Hill Church Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036.