Richard P. Altemus

Richard P. Altemus, 90, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Old Orchard Manor Care Health Services in Easton, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Bethlehem and was the son of the late James H. and Catherine Brugger Altemus and the husband of Barbara L. Cummins Altemus with whom he celebrated 66years of marriage.



Richard worked for the Bethlehem Area School District in the maintenance department retiring in 1984. Prior to that he worked as a carpenter for the former Charles R. Altemus Construction Co. He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, Bethlehem. He Served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during WW II. Richard was a lifelong carpenter and artist. He was a CYO wrestling coach and fan an avid outdoorsman and liked hunting and fishing and was an avid golfer.

Richard will be lovingly remembered by his wife Barbara, son Joseph P. Altemus of Bethlehem, three daughters Barbara Harms and husband Barry of Bethlehem Township, Margaret Rice of Emmaus and Rose Levchak of Chester Springs, PA eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Richard is predeceased by his parents, and six brothers George, Joseph, James H., Charles R., Edward and Thomas Altemus.

Calling hour will be on Tuesday, December 22, 2010 from 10 - 11 am in the Connell Funeral Home, 245 East Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 followed by a Memorial Service at 11 am.

Burial at Holy Saviour Cemetery

In Lieu of flowers contribution may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 617 A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055