Robert Raymond Richmond

Robert Raymond Richmond

Robert R Richmond, 94, of Whitehall, PA passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. Bob was born on September 5, 1930 in Allentown, PA to Mary Stephens Richmond and Thomas Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers Thomas, Edward and his sister Mary. Bob was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a faithful member of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church. Bob and his wife Elaine celebrated their 68th Wedding Anniversary on June 30, 2024. Bob always enjoyed both watching and participating in a variety of sports. He will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend.

Survivors include his loving wife Elaine Holler Richmond, as well as Bob Richmond, Jim Richmond, Debbie Tiemeyer Richmond, Anna Hartranft, Alexandra Richmond, and Jessica Richmond.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Joseph J. Kweder on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at 10:00 am in Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall, PA 18052, where his family will receive guests beginning at 9:00 am. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Saint Andrew Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Whitehall.

For those who wish to honor Bob with a memorial contribution, his family suggests a donation to Lehigh Valley Hospice Attn: Philanthropy PO Box 1883 Allentown, PA 18105-9988 www.lvhn.org/give

The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall

is honored to handle his arrangements