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Ronald Richards Obituary
Ronald Richards, 77, of Emmaus, died on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township after a prolonged illness. He was the husband of 56 years to Dorothy (Holton) Richards, who was formerly of Racine, WI. The couple met while Ronald served in the U.S. Navy. He spent time aboard the U.S.S. Pictor. Born in Coaldale, PA, he was the youngest son of the late Norman and Hilda Richards. Ronald was a graduate of Coaldale High School Class of 1953 where he participated in sports. Upon the end of his service to his country, he moved his family to Emmaus and began to work for Air Products. He later went on to own and operate a jewelry store for 48 years. He was an active member for many years in the Emmaus Rotary and Emmaus Masonic Lodge. Ron was a past member of the Emmaus Booster Club and past football and basketball official in the PIAA. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Gail Phillips and her husband Wayne of New Tripoli, Carol J. Richards-Brown and her husband Charles of Zionsville, Shari Weinsheimer and her husband Mark of Ephrata, Susan Wentz of Summit Hill and Barbra Stephens and her husband James of Middletown, DE; grandchildren, Richard Gair II, David Gair, Kristin Brown, Jaclyn Phillips, Brianne Stephens, Zachary Brown, Ashley Wentz, Matthew Brown, James R. Stephens, and William Mitchell; great-grandsons, Ryan and Connor; brothers, Clarence of Florida and Evan of Coaldale; sister-in-law, Joan Richards of Florida; many nieces and nephews; and many friends and business associates and customers. There are also many in-laws still living in the Wisconsin area. Services: 10 a.m., Thursday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus. Call 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday with Masonic Services at 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 to 10 a.m., Thursday in the funeral home. Interment in Sky-Veiw Memorial Park, Hometown.
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for Ronald Richards
Carol Richards-Brown
January 9, 2022
Dad, we miss you and think of you every day!
Daughter Gail Lynn
January 1, 2022
So last week I made sure you got your wreath from Wreaths Across America..as well as your brothers and nephew..it warmed my heart..as do all the memories held close to my heart.. I´m sure you are happy with JACLYN´s path in life and excited to know that Wayne will finally be slowing down..sure right.. but gonna try..we miss you much ..talk to you often hoping you hear us..and I have followed in your footsteps as you wanted me to do..love always Gail
Carol Richards-Brown
January 3, 2021
Dad, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You have always been there for us and I fondly remember all the times we have been there for you. All the late nights going up to the store, staying there with you until you were ready to go home, the many trips to the ER and countless hours sitting with you in the hospital. Sure it was stressful at the time, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. You always had a way to make things brighter. We love you and miss you very much!
Carol Richards-Brown
Barbra Stephens (Richards)
January 25, 2013
Dad, you will be one of the people I expect to see in the light to guide me when God decides to call me home. Until then ..
Bob and Faye Ritter
January 14, 2013
To Dorothy and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time of loss. My husband, Bob, and I have known Ronnie since his pre-jewelry store days at Air Products and our friendship continued as he embarked on pursuing his passion at the jewelry store. We always valued his loyalty to his customers, as he often went out of his way to help us find the extra special pieces we were looking for. May you be comforted with God's peace and promise that, one day, we will all be reunited!
Robert Drabick
January 11, 2013
To the Richards Family,
With loving memories of Ronald Richards, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
With deepest sympathy.
Marla Strohecker-Bleiler
January 10, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy
January 9, 2013
Gail and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time of sadness. You never get over such a loss, you somehow learn to deal with it though. Be strong. Make him proud in remembering the great man who was your father and your mom's husband.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Tracy Williams, Tamaqua,Pa
Julie Moyer
January 9, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. As a patron of Mr. Richards for years, I enjoyed the conversations we had while he changed my watch batteries. He will be greatly missed.
Penny Link
January 9, 2013
To the Richards Family
I knew Richard for many years as he was my Jewlery and was a fine one at that he always had a smile on his face and was always a pleasent man and would take time to chat when you went into his shop he is going to be missed very much not only for his friendly personality but also his great knowledge of jewlery. god speed Richard RIP
Nancy Thomas Flemming
January 8, 2013
To the Richards Family,
My deepest sympathies are with you in the loss of Ron. I was a neighbor of Ron's brother, Clarence, in Lansford for years and years. I worked with Ron at API and we were mutual friends of Jean and Dan Brimmer. Ron was a really nice person and conversation with him was always a treat. May you find comfort in everyone's great memories of him.
david gair
January 8, 2013
love you grandpop u will always be in my heart
Jo Ann Rentzheimer
January 8, 2013
To the Richards Family,
I was a customer of Rons and he always had something nice to say and a smile followed he truly will be a great loss to the Emmaus business community and to all his loyal customers. God Bless and keep you always and may the angels keep their wings around you through the days ahead.
Chrisanne Ondrovic
January 8, 2013
To the Richards' family: May the fond memories of your father bring a smile to your face and live within you.
Mark Henninger
January 8, 2013
One of these days, I wanted to take my watch to get repaired at Richards Jewelers where I was always given excellent service by my former neighbor. I'm sorry that Ronnie won't be able to help me again.
bob & Kathy Griffiths
January 7, 2013
To the Richards Family,our sincere sympathy on the loss of a special man. Ron always added interest when stoping at the store. He is now in peace.
Barry and Sylvia Wilson
January 7, 2013
To the family: How can we ever forget our neighbors, the Richards...the girls, the dogs, Ronnie and Dorothy. We had some good days back then and we will never forget your wonderful family. I can still hear Ronnie's laugh, always happy to see us when we stopped by the store or would see him around town. He will be missed.
January 7, 2013
I worked with Ron for alot of years at APCI but what he was best at what he did for the second coreer. Bill Bechtel
January 7, 2013
Ron, I will always remember that you provided me with the opportunity 26 years ago to practice my new trade and start a new life here in the Lehigh Valley. It wasn't easy for a 50 year old to begin over but you helped give me the confidence to push on and it has made the past years the best of my life. All the best to Dorothy and your family in the future and thanks again.
-Dave and Sue Carnwath
January 7, 2013
Ron was a good father-in-law/friend who will be missed dearly James L. Stephens, Jr.
For many years Grandpa took the grand kids to the Shriners circus. The large clown is Grandpa and one small clown for each of the grand kids
January 7, 2013
Dad and Max. We always had a dog growing up
January 7, 2013
Mom and Dad
January 7, 2013
Jimmy and Grandpa playing chess with the specially made old timer golfers, Many a laugh and even a lecture came while playing chess with Grandpa
January 7, 2013
Dad always would get worried when the weather got cold, how were keeping those horses warm
January 7, 2013
Brianne and her blue roan horse. It always amazed Grandpa that the hoarse would get as blue as Brianne's jacket.
January 7, 2013
Brianne & her strawberry patch or Grandpa
January 7, 2013
Dad always loved a Christmas card with cash in it. He always said it was his golfing money for when he visited his brothers in Florida
January 7, 2013
Jimmy, Brianne Grandpa still playing with toys at their age
January 7, 2013
Brianne and Grandpa handing Christmas decorations at the jewelry store
January 7, 2013
Jim and Dee Quier
January 7, 2013
Gail , Wayne , Jaclyn and entire family .
Dee and I are so sad to hear about your Dad and Grandfather's passing . Dee and I had visited your farther's store several times over the years and came to know him as this wonderful man he was and how he would take the time to talk and be so polite to us both when ever we stopped in his store . We will keep you and the entire family in prayer as God give's you the strength to endure at your time of loss . Trust in God and know that Ron's life is not over as now his eternal life with our LORD begins . May we all cherish his love and memories until we are joined together in GOD'S Kingdom . Always with CHRIST ,Jim and Denise Quier . Bethlehem , Pa.
January 7, 2013
Dad, While I was young growing up, you were very busy with your work and the activities you enjoyed so much. With five daughters, there was not to much time we shared outside of the house. Fortunately, being the youngest, I lived at home while my sisters had already left the home and I was able to spend quite a bit of close quality time with you and mom. Once married, and Brianne and Jimmy were born, I was able to enjoy the wonderful activities you did with my children, (such as sledding down the big hill at the back of the high school) and many other personal special times we shared with you and mom and my family.. I formed an interest in gemstones and you shared your wealth of knowledge about jewelry with me. You helped me create lovely pieces of jewelry from the stones I purchased which I I have been able too share/give to my own family. Our true quality of time came for us as I was a young adult and grew as I myself became a parent. The memories you and mom have created for myself and my children can never be erased and will never be forgotten. You take a piece of my heart with you as you take your final journey. May you forever be at peace. I find comfort in knowing that you are keeping a close eye on us from above. All my love, your daughter Barbra Ann Stephens (Richards)
Kristin Graeffe Selden
January 7, 2013
Dear Gail and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad from the jewelry store, he was always so kind. Hugs to you and yours. Kristin
Jack Evans
January 7, 2013
Sincere condolences to the Richards family. Ron and I were both from Coaldale and officiated together. May he rest in peace
Barbara C
January 7, 2013
To the Richards family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will hold onto the great and humerous memories of our times together. A round of golf at Woodstone was never quite the same without Ronnie - there was that entertainment factor missing. He was a good friend and a kind man. Nare they made another. "Lord love a duck" .... You will be missed. One of your many "Bandits"
January 7, 2013
Some people go an entire lifetime wondering if they ever made a difference. Grandpa if you ever wondered that, just know you did! Either selling class rings to a student ready to get their life going, or wedding rings to a young couple starting a life together. A long hilarious game of chess with me, or just a few short words you said to open my eyes. Know you made a difference in many lives. I can't wait to sit down and play another game of chess with you and tell you about all the things I've done since we last talked. You will be missed!!! RIP With much love, your grandson James Ronald Stephens
Deanna
January 7, 2013
Gail & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
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