Richard L. Rutledge, 80, of Bethlehem, died Feb. 9, 2016.

He was in the U.S. Navy from 1957 until 1961.

He was a millwright and worked in the lubrication department of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 17 years.

He is survived by a son, Richard; a daughter, Kathy and her husband George Bock of Riegelsville; his companion of 35 years, Judy Miller; and two grandchildren, Jason Rutledge and Chelsea Bock.

He was predeceased by a brother, Edgar; and a sister, Clara.

Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kans. 66675; or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.

Arrangements were made by Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.