Karen Beck Issermoyer, 69, died February 5, 2017 peacefully in her home in Raleigh, NC. She was born in Allentown, PA to Glenn and Dolores (Knauss) Beck and was a graduate of William Allen High School class of 1965.

Wife of 48 years to Gary L. Issermoyer, she lived in Allentown until 1983 and relocated with her family to Raleigh, NC. She was an avid reader, homemaker, and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Gary, children Sarah and Jason, and their families living in Raleigh, NC. She is also survived by her mother Dolores Beck, sister Sue Moniz, and brother Mark Beck all residing in the Lehigh Valley area of PA.

Visitations will be held in Raleigh, NC at Renaissance Funeral Home on February 11, 2017, from 1 pm to 3 pm and in Emmaus, PA at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes on February 18, 2017.

Contributions can be made in Karen's name to the Food Bank of North Carolina or Meals on Wheels for Lehigh County.