Richard U. Altemos, 77, of Orefield, died Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Grammes) Altemos to whom he was married 53 years last June 27. Born in Spinnerstown, Bucks County, October 18, 1940, Dick was the son of the late Ulysses Charles and Hulda Mae (Brey) Altemos.
He was a 1958 graduate of Parkland High School. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during a peacetime era. A member of Le-Hampton Lodge #35, FOP, Dick was employed as a police and juvenile officer for South Whitehall Township for 29 years before retiring in 2004.
He was a member of UCC Greenawalds. An avid outdoorsman, Dick enjoyed trap shooting, camping, hunting and riding motorcycle. He was a member of the Blue Knight's Motorcycle Club, Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, Kempton Rod & Gun Club and Cetronia Fire Company. An expert marksman, he was a member of the Police Olympics Shooting Team, Lehigh Valley Trap Shooting League, North End, Rural, Pioneer and Suburban Leagues.
Dick will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father and grandfather. He cared about everyone especially his family and friends.
Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Beverly; daughters, Debra A. Soltis and her husband, James of Allentown, Lori A. Dreisbach and her husband, Dean of Orefield; brother, Larry M. Altemos and his wife, Sue of Lititz; grandchildren, Derek Soltis, Alyssa Soltis and her boyfriend, Matt Carter.
Service: Family and friends may pay their respects from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Le-Hampton Lodge # 35 FOP, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
Published in Morning Call on Apr. 3, 2018.
He was a 1958 graduate of Parkland High School. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during a peacetime era. A member of Le-Hampton Lodge #35, FOP, Dick was employed as a police and juvenile officer for South Whitehall Township for 29 years before retiring in 2004.
He was a member of UCC Greenawalds. An avid outdoorsman, Dick enjoyed trap shooting, camping, hunting and riding motorcycle. He was a member of the Blue Knight's Motorcycle Club, Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, Kempton Rod & Gun Club and Cetronia Fire Company. An expert marksman, he was a member of the Police Olympics Shooting Team, Lehigh Valley Trap Shooting League, North End, Rural, Pioneer and Suburban Leagues.
Dick will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father and grandfather. He cared about everyone especially his family and friends.
Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Beverly; daughters, Debra A. Soltis and her husband, James of Allentown, Lori A. Dreisbach and her husband, Dean of Orefield; brother, Larry M. Altemos and his wife, Sue of Lititz; grandchildren, Derek Soltis, Alyssa Soltis and her boyfriend, Matt Carter.
Service: Family and friends may pay their respects from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Le-Hampton Lodge # 35 FOP, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
Published in Morning Call on Apr. 3, 2018.
Richard U. Altemos, 77, of Orefield, died Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Grammes) Altemos to whom he was married 53 years last June 27. Born in Spinnerstown, Bucks County, October 18, 1940, Dick was the son of the late Ulysses Charles and Hulda Mae (Brey) Altemos.
He was a 1958 graduate of Parkland High School. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during a peacetime era. A member of Le-Hampton Lodge #35, FOP, Dick was employed as a police and juvenile officer for South Whitehall Township for 29 years before retiring in 2004.
He was a member of UCC Greenawalds. An avid outdoorsman, Dick enjoyed trap shooting, camping, hunting and riding motorcycle. He was a member of the Blue Knight's Motorcycle Club, Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, Kempton Rod & Gun Club and Cetronia Fire Company. An expert marksman, he was a member of the Police Olympics Shooting Team, Lehigh Valley Trap Shooting League, North End, Rural, Pioneer and Suburban Leagues.
Dick will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father and grandfather. He cared about everyone especially his family and friends.
Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Beverly; daughters, Debra A. Soltis and her husband, James of Allentown, Lori A. Dreisbach and her husband, Dean of Orefield; brother, Larry M. Altemos and his wife, Sue of Lititz; grandchildren, Derek Soltis, Alyssa Soltis and her boyfriend, Matt Carter.
Service: Family and friends may pay their respects from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Le-Hampton Lodge # 35 FOP, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
Published in Morning Call on Apr. 3, 2018.
He was a 1958 graduate of Parkland High School. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during a peacetime era. A member of Le-Hampton Lodge #35, FOP, Dick was employed as a police and juvenile officer for South Whitehall Township for 29 years before retiring in 2004.
He was a member of UCC Greenawalds. An avid outdoorsman, Dick enjoyed trap shooting, camping, hunting and riding motorcycle. He was a member of the Blue Knight's Motorcycle Club, Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, Kempton Rod & Gun Club and Cetronia Fire Company. An expert marksman, he was a member of the Police Olympics Shooting Team, Lehigh Valley Trap Shooting League, North End, Rural, Pioneer and Suburban Leagues.
Dick will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father and grandfather. He cared about everyone especially his family and friends.
Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Beverly; daughters, Debra A. Soltis and her husband, James of Allentown, Lori A. Dreisbach and her husband, Dean of Orefield; brother, Larry M. Altemos and his wife, Sue of Lititz; grandchildren, Derek Soltis, Alyssa Soltis and her boyfriend, Matt Carter.
Service: Family and friends may pay their respects from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Le-Hampton Lodge # 35 FOP, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
Published in Morning Call on Apr. 3, 2018.
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