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Richard Erdman Obituary
Survivors: sons- Allan C. Erdman, Eric Raymond, Brian C. Erdman; grandchildren; brother- Harvey S. Erdman; sister- Peggy Anne Lenox; niece- Lielsel.
A viewing will be held on Friday October 6th 10-11AM with a Funeral Service at 11AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown.
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Rudy Feichtel
October 3, 2023
Richard was a customer on my postal route in Allentown. I had previously known him. He was my wife's supervisor at IU20. Richard always had a kind word and would often give me a water bottle on hot delivery days. He was truly a kind and caring person. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
Darleen Feichtel, Prosperity,SC
October 3, 2023
Dick Erdman first hired me as secretary to the gifted program at IU20. That was the begining of 26 years at the IU for me. Although we ended up in different departments, as changes were made at the IU, we stayed in touch. My condoleces to his family. May he Rest in Peace. God Bless.
Ray Birch
October 3, 2023
I was really shocked to learn of Richard´s death. May he rest in eternal peace.
Duck and I worked closely together for many years at I.U. 20. I have so many happy memories of those years.
with love from your cousins: Doris Talley, Barbara Hayes, Jane Andrew & Lo
October 2, 2023
RIP Richard, we will remember all of the good times.
Deacon Bill Urbine
October 2, 2023
Prayers And blessings on the loss of Richard. I enjoyed working with Richard on school crisis interventions.
He was a generous and compassionate man and will be missed.
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