MSgt. Richard L. Fies, 82, of Whitehall, died March 10, 2013, at his home. Born in Reading, Richard was the husband of Beverly (Seng) Fies of Whitehall for 31 years.

He was a 1949 graduate of Hershey High School, Hershey.

He was a drill instructor, recruiter and mechanic for 29 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

He was a life member of the Marine Corps League, Hokendauqua American Legion Post 739 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, Rick and family of Waterloo, N.Y., Mike and family of Albuquerque, N.M., Cliff and family of Long Beach, Calif., and Joe and Shaun at home; a daughter Teresa Hart and family of Bakersfield, Calif.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Will and Charlie; and three sisters, Katherine, Jinnie and Barbara Ann.

Contributions may be made to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.