Richard Allen Gambler

Richard A Gambler SFC / Retired United States Army, 73 years of age of Chain Circle Drive New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday morning December 9, 2015, at the home of his daughter Robin, surrounded by his family.

Widower of Louise C. (Oswald) Gambler who passed away on February 1, 2015.

A graduate of William Allen High School, Richard earned Associate Degrees in Business Administration and Wildlife Administration.

A career Army Veteran, Richard retired as a Sgt. First Class from the 100 First Airbourne Division, "Screaming Eagles". Richard last served as an Army Recruiter.

A member of St. Peter's Church of Tamaqua, Richard enjoyed playing cards, and reading history on the Mafia. He was an avid outdoorsman.

Born Sunday, August 2, 1942. in Bethlehem, the son of the late Roy A. Franklin, and Winifred V. (Kocher) Gambler.

Surviving are daughters;

Kim L. wife of Andrew Whah of New Port Richey, Florida,
Audrey J. wife of George Wolfe of Tamaqua,
Deborah C. wife of Timothy Tentinger of Lancaster,
Robin A. wife of Charles Hollenbach with whom he resided;

Grandchildren, Cody, Chelsea, Richard, Tylor, Samantha, Blake, Chad, Alissa, and Jessica;
Great grandchildren, Laila, and Zofia.

Preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Betty Nichol, Mrs. Jean Armbuster, Mrs. Ruth Schaffer, and Mrs. Dorothy Freer; brother, Roy A. F. Gambler, Jr..

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. 570-386-5884.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday December 14, 2015 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. Peter's Church 184 St. Peter's Church Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Rev. Cheryl L. Moore to officiate.

Friends shall be received in church from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.

Interment with Military Honors, will be at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania t 1: 30 P.M.

Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .