Arthur W. Treffinger, III

Arthur Warren Treffinger, III, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at Franklin Court Senior Living, previously Independence Court, in Quakertown.

Artie was born in Quakertown. He was the son of the late Arthur Treffinger, Jr. and Eleanore (Stoneback) Treffinger.

Artie graduated from Quakertown High School in 1955 and entered the United States Navy the same year. He served active duty until 1959, and then with the Naval Reserve until 1963. He served in the Pacific Theatre (mostly in Honolulu) as a radioman.

After being honorably discharged, Artie returned to civilian life and attended Bryant College in Rhode Island. After graduation, he married and had two children: Thomas Treffinger and Tammy Kratz.

Artie’s career was with IBM and Univac Computer Company (Unisys Corp.). He eventually returned to Quakertown and never left his hometown again.

After retirement, he was employed by M&M Service Center in Richlandtown, PA, for a number of years.

Artie enjoyed spending his early mornings at John’s Plain and Fancy Diner having coffee with his group of friends.

Most Tuesdays he could be found at the American Legion, Post 242, for “Taco Tuesday,” and in the evenings he always relaxed with a good Manhattan. He was an avid fan of the Phillies and Eagles, as well as all Quakertown High School Sports.

Artie was a serial collector of pocketknives, stamps, coins, Zippo lighters, beer cans, watches, and matchbooks from around the world.

Artie was preceded in death by his wife of almost thirty-nine years: Linda (Mease) Treffinger; brother: Lewis Treffinger; and former wife: Margaret Gares.

He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many cousins. Artie will be missed by all.

“The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.” -Cicero

“I’m glad I was in the Navy!” -Yogi Berra

A Celebration of Life will be held at John’s Plain and Fancy Diner, 50 South West End Boulevard, Quakertown, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 2:00pm.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.