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Richard Frey Obituary
Richard S. Frey, 86, of Palmerton, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, in his home with loving family at his side. He was the husband of Barbara (Petkus) Frey. They were married 66 years last April.
He graduated from Ss. Peter & Paul School, Lehighton, in 1952 and Lehighton High School in 1956.
Richard then served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-60 as a radar mechanic on B-47 and B-52 bombers.
He first worked as an auto mechanic for Roberts Atlantic Service Station for 10 years, then became a forklift mechanic for 24 years at Kraft Foods until retiring in 1996.
Richard was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Palmerton.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Marlin and Helen (Wilk) Frey.
Survivors: Wife; sons Robert and wife Lisa, Ronald and wife Tanya; grandchildren Amanda and husband Kris Kromer, Alex, Nick; Elizabeth and husband Drew Spece, Alyssa Acker and Shaynie Acker; great-grandchildren Ethan, Julia, Calvin and Rowan Kromer; Ellie and Carter Frey; Gunnar, Gracelynn and Gideon Spece; sister Carole and husband Gary Lipics; brother Joseph; five nieces and five nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Diane Cunningham.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, in the church, 243 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton.
Contributions: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
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Stephen Suarez
January 2, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Fae Wentz
January 1, 2025
Many good memories visiting Richard and Barbara. Also good memories of bus trips to Atlantic City.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
January 1, 2025
Richard, you have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight fellow veteran.
Paul & Sandy Ruzicka
January 1, 2025
Our condolences to Barbara and the rest of the family.
Paul M Ruzicka
January 1, 2025
RIP Dick. One of my mom's best buds growing up and beyond. She'll be happy to see again up there in Heaven!
Grateful
December 31, 2024
Richard,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Susie Muffley
December 31, 2024
My condolences to Barbara and family. I´m out of town and won´t be there for the service.
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