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Richard G. "Dick" Laros, 82, of Lynn Twp. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 28, 2016 at @Home at Parkland Health and Hospice - Schnecksville. He is the husband of Norma J. (Bell), the love of his life for 64 years and loving father of four children. Dick was born in Allentown on August 10, 1933 to the late Richard J. and Margaret A. (Shoemaker) Laros. He graduated from Allentown High School "Class of 1951". Dick was a passionate outdoorsman, successful businessman and artist who lived life to the fullest. He owned and managed two well-known Lehigh Valley area businesses; Laros Plumbing and Heating and Laros Fuel Oil, before pursuing his life-long interest in wildlife art, becoming one of the nation's most recognized and innovative taxidermists. His success with Laros Taxidermy led him to become a founder and the director of the Lehigh Valley Outdoor Expo Sports Show running for 33 years. Dick was a Colorado hunting guide and outfitter and hunting travel consultant. He was a founding member of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Safari Club International. He was a founding board member of the Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association and a lifetime member of the NRA. Dick was also a life member and past Vice President and longtime board member of the Maskenozha Rod and Gun Club in Pike County. Survivors: In addition to his wife: sons: Richard James of New York, NY and Thomas S. of New Tripoli; daughters: Susan L. (Richard) Brian of New Tripoli and Judy L. (John) Szuchyt of Allentown; grandchildren: Lauren, Christopher, Matthew, Molly, Ian, Erin, Jamie and Stephen; great grandchild: Olin. Services: Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. Al Voorhis officiating. Family and friends are invited to call from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lehigh Valley Hospice and/or @Home Hospice at Parkland, c/o of the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Dear Norma, Judy and family,

We just found out today about Dick's passing and we are deeply saddened. He was a wonderful person who had all the time in the world for you no matter how busy he was. He always shared his passion for his craft and he was very talented and knowledgeable. We will always remember him when we look at the wonderful trophies he created for us and the photos of Zimbabwe. May you all find peace and comfort at this sad time.

Our heartfelt sympathy,
Doug,...

Mary Trostle

March 03, 2016 | Bethlehem, PA

I was saddened to hear of Dick's passing! He was one of "the good guys"! I will forever treasure the memory of our adventures, and the friendship of your family. Please know I am thinking of you all fondly, and will keep you close in prayer. Love, Carol Fox

Carol Fox

February 11, 2016 | Stroudsburg, PA

So sad to be reading this, my condolences to the Laros family. As a taxidermist, Dick always took the time to talk to me at the shop. His work was the pinnacle of what taxidermy should be. Sincerely, Greg Prestosh.

Gregory Prestosh

February 02, 2016 | Hellertown, PA

It is with great sorrow I heard of the passing of Dick Laros. My most sincere and deepest sympathy to Norma and Family! It was an honor and a privilege to have known Dick Laros. I was blessed to have gone on 8 whitetail deer hunting adventures with him. I treasure each and every one of them . When Dick told you a hunting story it was like you were there with him . He was a great man , one of a kind . The world will not be the same without him . He cannot be replaced . Our greatest hunting...

rick brunell

February 02, 2016 | Coopersburg, PA

Our most sincere and deepest sympathy to our dear and beloved friend Norma -- and the entire Laros family. We are never really prepared to accept the loss of a loved one; a family member - or a good friend that has been part of our lives for many, many years. The many and varied roads we traveled together; the things we learned; the good times - and the not so good times we shared! The colorful memories of this fine man will forever be hanging in the hallways of our minds ... which we will...

GABRIELLE & LEROY CHRISTINE

January 31, 2016 | Schnecksville, PA

Let us not forget; in his younger years Dick was a very fine musician.

John J. Miller

January 31, 2016 | East Stroudsburg, PA

My deepest sympathy to Judy & John Szuchyt and the
family.

Faye Herman

January 30, 2016

how well i remember Dick and Norma, when they lived on liberty street. They were both regulars in the Lehigh Valley pistol league, AND Bethlehem Polcie pistol league . Eventually dick became a full time taxidermist and artist, and guide. Willy Yeager was a close friend, thru taxidermy. It was nice having been associated with dick.
Good hunting on your new adventure Farewell

DAVID SCHNECK

January 30, 2016 | WESLEY CHAPEL, FL

Richard G. "Dick" Laros

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