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Richard Solt Obituary

Richard E. Solt, 75 years, of Orefield, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the widower of Faye L. Solt. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Walter A. Solt, Sr. and Sarah (Walck ) Solt.

He was a mechanic for various places in the Lehigh Valley including Mack Trucks, Rental Uniform Service, Inc. and retired from TransEdge Truck Center of Allentown. Richard was a member and trustee of the Schnecksville Fire Co. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed being in nature, working on cars, and loved spending time with his family.

Survivors: Children, Dianne C. Benner (Kenneth) of Kempton, Tammy L. Paules (Scott) of Slatington, Rick J. Solt (Stephanie Bender) of Germansville; siblings, Gary Solt (Sarah), Barbara Chyko (Joseph), Sandra Ziegenfus (Earl), and Hilda Fritzinger, grandchildren, Laura and Nathaniel, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, Clair Solt, Walter Solt, Robert Solt, Sr., Edward Solt, Betty Walck, Catherine Grow, Fern Miller, Sara Fisher, and Marlene Rehrig.

Services: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 13 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church Street, Fogelsville. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment, Jordan Lutheran Cemetery in Orefield. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 10, 2022.

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Bud and Carol Bachman

May 13, 2022

We were very sad to hear of Richard's passing. He worked with my brother Daryl, and we knew him for years. He was a kind man, and will be missed. Our sympathy and prayers go out to your family.

A friend

April 30, 2022

So sorry for the loss of both your mother and now your father. They were a wonderful couple. I went to school with your mom.

Dale & Jayne Snyder

April 11, 2022

Solt family:
My apologies, we did not know you mother had passed also. Our condolences

Julie Johnson

April 10, 2022

Dianne and Family, My sincere condolences in the loss of your Father. Wasn´t that long you lost your Mother and now your Father. Please know you had beautiful parents and the memories will live on forever.

Karen Solt

April 10, 2022

Words cannot begin to express my sorrow for all of you. You are all in my thoughts and sending many hugs to all of you. Love, Karen

Dale & Jayne Snyder

April 10, 2022

Faye,
Sending our condolences on the passing of your husband.

Steve and Laura Mitchell

April 9, 2022

Dear Dianne, Tammy, Rick and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father. Prayers for you in this sorrowful time. Steve and Laura Mitchell

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1018 Church Street PO Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051

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Keller Funeral Homes, Inc - Fogelsville

1018 Church Street PO Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051

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