Calvin Leroy “Cal” Bixler, III, 70, of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, from a long-term illness.

He was born on Monday, Dec. 25, 1950, to Calvin L. Bixler, II and JoAnn C. Bixler nee Kieffer in Hegins, PA. He graduated from Lebanon High School and served in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic from Sept. 1969 to Sept. 1989. Calvin also worked as an AMP Certified Aircraft Mechanic for US Airways for 26 years.

Surviving are wife, Gayle C. Bixler nee Hansen, four daughters, Kimberley Albert, Kristine London, Natalie Bixler, Farrah Anderson, ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and siblings Cindy Madder, Carl Bixler, and Amy Arnold.

A celebration of life will be on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Waters Chapel, 1900 Jay Street, Lebanon with a luncheon following services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.kidneyfund.org or support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

For more information, to order flowers, or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.christmansfuneralhome.com.