Richard J. Fluehr

Richard J. Fluehr age 84, passed away December 13, 2019, peacefully at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees, NJ surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (nee Gargie); Loving father of Beth Fluehr-Wise (late Mike), Karen Heinkel (Chris), and the late Richard J. Fluehr Jr. (Joan); Devoted grandfather of Courtney, Lindsay, Lauren, Michael, Nicholas, Alexandra, and Gabrielle; Brother of Theodore R. Fluehr, Sue Ziegler and the late John F. Fluehr, III, and Lawrence F. Fluehr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Richard was born and raised in Philadelphia, the son of John F. Fluehr Jr. and Roselene (nee Gerhard). He was a third-generation funeral director in Philadelphia and Bensalem. He was a graduate of North Catholic High School Class of 1955, and Eckels College of Mortuary Science in 1959. He joined his father in the family business, working alongside him and his two brothers for many years. In 1964, he established the Fluehr Funeral Home in Andalusia (Bensalem PA) and was proud to have his son, Richard Jr. join him in 1980.

Richard married the love of his life, Mary Lou Gargie in 1959. Together they raised a family above the funeral home where they lived and worked for almost 50 years. He was an active parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Church and a 4th-degree member of the St. Charles Borromeo Knights of Columbus Council #4279, St. John Neumann Assembly. Together with his wife, they enjoyed entertaining and hosting an annual Christmas Eve celebration at the funeral home for many years. He had a passion for boating and named their first boat, Lady Lou, after his beloved wife. In recent years, he enjoyed spending time on his current boat “Lots of Life” and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Some of Richard’s favorite activities and most cherished memories included sailing in the British Virgin Islands with friends, vacationing with family in the Caribbean, going out for oysters, and drinking a good manhattan.

Relatives, Friends, members of Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce, and St. Charles Borromeo, Knights of Columbus Council #4279, St. John Neumann Assembly are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and Thursday morning from 8:15 - 9:45am at the FLUEHR FUNERAL HOME 864 Bristol Pk. (Rt. 13) Bensalem, PA 19020 Funeral Mass at 10:30am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Bristol Pike and Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020

Rite of Committal Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to one of the following: St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1731 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem PA 19020; Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem PA 19020; The Samaritan Center at Voorhees, 265 NJ-73 Voorhees, NJ 08043.