Richard C. Herman

Richard C. Herman, 82, of Longswamp Township, died Monday, October 29, 2018, in The Lutheran Home at Topton , where he was a resident since February, 2015. He was the widower of Diane M. ( DeLong ) Herman, who died September 21, 2011. Born in Rockland Township, he was a son of the late Russell and Phoebe (Kenney) Herman. Richard was a graduate of Kutztown Area High School. He was employed at Wilmer R. Schultz Inc, General Contracting, Emmaus, for over 30 years as a carpenter, until his retirement. He was a member of Carpenter's Union, Local 600. He was a skilled hunter, fisherman, and a champion trap shooter for the Topton Gun Club. He was a member of the Topton American Legion, and Longswamp and Alburtis Gun Clubs.

Richard is survived by sons, Darrel R., husband of Sheila A. (Kline) Herman, Mertztown , Bruce D., husband of Cathy ( Terleski ) Herman, Mertztown , and Brian S., husband of, Marnie ( Marquardt ) Herman, Pleasant Gap, Centre County; brothers, Carl and his wife Sylvia Herman and Robert and his wife Pearl Herman. There are also four grandchildren, Alison M. (Herman), wife of James Botti , Brad D. Herman, Brandon D. Herman, Tyler B. Herman; three step grandchildren, Kelly A. (Green) wife of Nicholas Robidas ; Kelsey Boyer; and Katlyn (Boyer), husband of Matt Sostak ; three great grandchildren, Owen T. Robidas ; Elliana Herman; and Teagyn Herman. He was pre-deceased by a sister, Elouise (Herman) Miller.

A funeral service to celebrate Richard's life will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 25 East Weis Street, Topton , PA, with Reverend Dr. Katherine E. Brearly officiating. Burial will follow in Longswamp Union Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Friday evening, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made in Richard's memory to Ray A. Master Post #217 American Legion, 133 Centre Avenue, Topton , PA 19562 or Longswamp United Church of Christ, 200 Clay Road, Mertztown , PA 19539.

Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Topton , is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.