Richard J. Kruk, 70, of Bethlehem, died May 23, 2019. Born in Oberlahnstein, Germany, he was a son of Justyna (Melnyk) Kruk and the late Stanley Kruk. He was the husband of Sharon E. (Crockett) Kruk for 46 years.

He was a 1966 Dieruff HS graduate.

He was in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967-70.

He was a material handling supervisor at Mack Truck, from which he retired after 42 years.

He was a member and trustee of the Polish American Citizens Society.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Jason and his wife Kristen; a daughter, Lauren and her husband John Callahan; four sisters, Stella Dewalt and her husband Thomas; Elizabeth Dewalt and her husband James; Caroline Bobyak and her husband Michael and Christine Kruk; a brother, Edward Kruk; and three grandchildren, Chase, Madelyn, and Raegan.

Contributions may be made to the church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, Pa. 18018.

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