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He was the husband of Loretta J. (Burley) Deppen, they would have been married 38 years on July 25.
Richard was born in Allentown on December 18, 1948, son of the late Donald P. and Ruth N. (Balmer) Deppen.
He was an electrician who worked for Bell Labs, Agere and retired from Lucent Technologies.
He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Wheels of Time and the Bacchii Club.
Survivors: His wife Loretta, daughter Natalie Pattison(Matthew), son Richard Deppen, Jr. (Cindy,) 2 grandchildren Wyatt and Jadalynn; step-daughter Brenda Heffelfinger (Brian), stepson Dean Neiser (Candi), step-grandchildren Tonya, Eric and Nick, 2 step-great-grandchildren Jadalyn and Bruce, and brother Robert. Predeceased by brother James.
Viewing & Service: Wednesday June 11, 2025, viewing 10AM to 11AM at the Sell-Herron Funeral Home 1145 Lehigh Street Allentown. Military Honors at 11:45 AM at Greenwood Cemetery (Section C) in Allentown.
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Debbie Neiser
June 10, 2025
Loretta, so sorry to hear Rich passed away. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and my prayers and thoughts are with you and family during this difficult time.
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Wyatt Michael Deppen
June 10, 2025
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
June 6, 2025
Richard, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow war veteran.
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