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Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Dec 11, 1937 – Feb 27, 2025
Richard T. Achenbach, 87, of West Bangor, passed away, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Campus. He was the husband of Rosemary (Palma) Achenbach, together they celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary, July 7, 2024.
Born in Easton, December 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Mae (Fleishman) Achenbach.
Richard was a 1955 graduate of Nazareth High School and a 1961 graduate of Lehigh University. He also served in the Army Reserves.
He was a self-employed contractor for 40 years, operating Achenbach Building and Remodeling.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, West Bangor and bowled in the Blue Valley Men’s Bowling League.
In addition to his wife Rosemary, he is survived by two sons, Rick Achenbach and his wife Kelley of Meredith, NH and Chadwick Achenbach and his wife Lisa of Norfolk, CT, and five grandchildren, Derek Achenbach, Greta Achenbach, Estelle Achenbach, Luciano Bertelli-Achenbach, and Camille Russo.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Scott and Clifford Achenbach, and a sister, Alice Slutter.
A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11 AM at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 1440 Verona Drive, Pen Argyl, (West Bangor). There will be a visitation, Friday March 21, 2025 beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, and Saturday beginning at 10 AM until time of services at the church.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
Read MoreI very sad to hear of Dicks passing! My heartfelt sympathy to hiis wonderful wife! Great couple!!!!
Bonnie Pullo
March 30, 2025 | Friend
Rosemary, Ron and I send our condolences So sorry we couldn´t attend the services. Thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Hope to see u at Weiss sometime. I always enjoy our conversations
Barbara Zavacky
March 22, 2025 | Friend
Dear Rosemary and family,
May God comfort all of you as you grieve the loss of your loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
With deep sorrow.
Cindy Kromer
March 21, 2025 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
Dear Rosemary and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Dick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. Sincerly Helen Boscaino
Helen Boscaino
March 20, 2025
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Marc and Lori Bader
March 20, 2025
Rosemary, So sorry for your loss, may he RIP.
Kathy Russo
March 20, 2025
Dear Rosemary, I was so sorry to read of Richard's passing. Always enjoyed being with both of you at our class reunions. The wonderful memories you and your family have enjoyed will help you through this time of grief. My deepest sympathy to all of you .
Barbara Smith
March 20, 2025 | School
Sorry for your lost
Bryan Klein
March 19, 2025
Rosemary, Sending my sympathy on the passing of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mary Merolla-Crumpton
March 19, 2025