Richard D. Kleckner, 76 years of age, formerly of Quakertown, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, as a guest of Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, March 21, 1948 in York, Pennsylvania the son of the late Raymond L. "Brick" Kleckner, and Marie S. (Sendiak) Kleckner. Richard was also predeceased by; granddaughter, Amber Lynn Schwoyer.
Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Schwoyer and her husband, Daniel of Coaldale; sisters, Judy A. Hoppes of Tamaqua, Ann Marie Magazzu and her husband Andrew of New Jersey; grandson, David Schwoyer; great grandchild, Kinsley Lynn Knapp. Nieces and nephews also survive Richard.
A 1967 Tamaqua High School graduate, Richard inherited his work ethic from his father, starting at Leiby's Restaurant in South Tamaqua, and retiring from the dietary department of the St. Luke's Hospital system. Richard had also worked at Redner’s Grocery Store, Walmart, and Taco Bell. A talented cook, Richard took great pride in his flower garden.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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