Many people in the business of protecting the public in the Lehigh Valley are mourning the loss of one of their own, Jeff Tapler.
Tapler died Monday of complications from cancer, according to a message on his website.
He worked in law enforcement for years as an officer with various departments, a county radio dispatcher, and as police chief in Lower Milford Township.
He also owned Dispatch Answering Service.
And many knew him as "Uncle Jeffrey," the host of a polka music show on local cable TV.
He was a champion of Pennsylvania German culture.
Many are saying on social media Monday night - and we who've had a chance to interact with agree - that Jeff Tapler was a big guy with a big heart, and he'll be missed.
