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Leon W. "Pete" Riker Jr.

Palmer Twp., Pennsylvania

1929 - 2024

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March 26, 2024
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Palmer Twp., Pennsylvania

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Leon W. "Pete" Riker, Jr., 94 formerly of Palmer Twp., PA, a devoted husband and father, died peacefully March 26, 2024 in Chatham, NJ. Born September 20, 1929 in Brockport, NY and raised in Spencer, NY, he was a son of the late Aimee (Putnam) and Leon W. Riker, Sr. Pete earned a degree in...

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We both have many memories of happy times spent with Pete and Jean. We were always amazed at his active life, whether with the church, or Palmer Kiwanis (Ken is an Easton Kiwanis member), or his playing with the municipal band. We enjoyed several of those concerts. And we shared multiple AAUW rotating gourmet dinners with Pete and Jean, including a memorable one where someone's blueberry buckle ended upside-down on their dining-room floor! Pete was a friend, and a delightful person to be...

Leon, Thank You for Your service to our country. God Bless You! God be with your family! Sincerely, A Grateful American

You have made your final march down the lonely dusty trail. Leon, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.