Richard J. Clune, 75, of Coplay, died Nov. 19, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Dorothy A. (Lyne) Clune for 52 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John H. and Marion J. (Kelly) Clune.

He earned a bachelor's degree in history from LaSalle University, Philadelphia.

He was a lieutenant. in the U.S. Army at Fort Still, Okla., during peacetime.

He was a chemical salesman at Samirian Chemical Company, Calif., for 15 years before retiring in 2009.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Northampton.

He was a member of Woodstone Country Club, Danielsville, and was a former member and a past president of the Mahoning Valley Country Club. He was a former president of the Producers Council, Baltimore Chapter.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mary Kate and her husband Matthew Allen of Norwalk, Conn.; a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Clune of Coplay; and a granddaughter, Ashley Allen.

He was predeceased by two brothers, David and John Clune.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, 2110 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Homes Inc.