Robert I. "Bob" Richie

Robert I. "Bob" Richie, 77, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully around family on Saturday, September 7, 2024, as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly.

He was born June 11, 1947, in Hazleton, to the late Robert and Alberta (Kindred) Richie. Bob was also predeceased by his brother, Bruce.

Surviving are, daughter, Rev. Rebecca R. (Richie) Zielke and her husband, Robert, of Canfield, Ohio; son, Robert W. Richie; sisters, Joyce (Richie) Hergert and her husband, Daniel; and Sharon Richie; grandchild, Abigail Zielke; cousins, Irv Richie and Paul Richie; and nephews, Bruce Richie and Jeff, Bruce and Shawn Harris.

A 1965 graduate of Weatherly Area High School, Bob served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, training through "Hell Week," with the aspiration of becoming a Navy Seal, only to step aside due to injury before achieving. While most of his duty was spent aboard aircraft carriers as a Parachute Rigger packing parachutes for Navy pilots, Bob was also a member of the UnderWater Demolition Team. Returning home, Bob later retired after 40 years as a Master Core Maker with Hazleton Casting Co., formerly known as Barrett Haentjens.

A lifelong member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, Bob was also an avid outdoorsman and member of Silver Ridge Hunting Club. He enjoyed his time both hunting and fishing, including tournaments with Bassmasters/B.A.S.S. Bob also assisted his cousin Irv in the operation of Richie Enterprise, making canvas awnings and boat covers. In later years, Bob took a correspondence course in computers, where he learned how to build computers and navigate various operating systems. He became the 'Computer Man' for his family and the church.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First St., Weatherly, PA 18255.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday from the funeral home at 11 a.m. Rev. Janelle Wigens to officiate. Friends may call the morning of services from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.

Interment with Military Honors bestowed will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in his name can be sent to, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 335 Third St., Weatherly, PA 18255.

Online condolences may be made to the family at GriffithsFuneralHomes.com.