Richard Brinker

Richard C. Brinker
Richard C. Brinker of Northampton, PA, passed away to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 1, 2013. He was born on December 25, 1943 in Allentown, PA. Richard worked for Royal Mfg., of Allentown and Jack Dankel Chevy of Allentown, but most of his life as a store manager for the following auto parts stores, Two Guys from Harrison, Penn Jersey Auto, Gold Star Auto and A & A Auto Parts, from which he retired in 2007. Survivors: He was the son of the late William C. and Bertha M. (Gaumer) Brinker, he will be sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn (Krause) Brinker; and his five loving children, Keith and his wife, Dawn, of Palmerton, Brenda, wife of Dean Dech, of Seemsville, Karen, wife of Jeff Frack, of Northampton, Cheryl, wife of John Hudicka, of Palmerton, and Diane, wife of Brian Romankow, of Shoemakersville; he also had five loving grandchildren, Jessica, Derek, Kyle, Stephanie, and Brayden; and also one adorable great-grandchild, Evie; a sister, Mrs. Marilyn Schmidt of Allentown. He was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Kressler. Services: Funeral services will be Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m., in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Calling hours will be Thursday, from 9 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 22nd and Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.