Richard W. Stewart, 86, of Northampton, died Aug. 12, 2018, at Whitehall Manor. He was the husband of Helen B. (Broomhall) Stewart for 64 years.

Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Walter and Mildred (Teeple) Stewart.

He was in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953.

He was a computer programmer for more than 40 years at various companies, including The National Security Agency, Sandura and Phoenix Clothes of Whitehall. He finished his career at JN Davis Company, Evanston, Ill., and Ducks Unlimited Inc. He was, briefly, a life insurance salesman.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 353 and of Alliance Volunteer Fire Company, both in Northampton. He taught AARP mature driver courses and Sunday school classes and counseled and mentored challenged boys in the Northampton Area School District for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Douglas R. and his wife Valerie of Martins Creek and Scott W. and his wife Debra of Bethlehem; a daughter, Kathryn A. and her husband Robert Tomecek of Catasauqua; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by a sister, Patsy K. Polzer.

There will be a calling hour 10-11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life service 11 a.m., Aug. 16 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1335 Old Carriage Road, Northampton, 18067.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund or to St. Luke’s Hospice, both c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.