Richard R. Schmick, 98, formerly of Kempton, died Sept. 14, 2019, in DevonHouse Senior Living. He was the husband of the late Joyce M. (Fisher) Schmick. Born in Cetronia, he was the son of the late Ralph E. and Ellen (Fenstermaker) Schmick.

He honorably served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

He owned Richard R. Schmick, Inc. for 34 years, retiring in 1985.

He was an active member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church.

He was a member of Emmaus Lodge #792 F&AM, Rajah Shrine, Macungie VFW and the Emmaus Rotary Club.

He is survived by daughters, Shirley and her husband, Richard Moyer, of Catawissa, Janet and her husband, Paul Mrazek, of Macungie, Betty, widow of Thomas Ritter, of Kutztown, Carol and her husband, Fred Ritter, of Coopersburg and Cindy and her husband, Thomas Pappas, of Allentown; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers; five sisters and a great-granddaughter, Grace Joyce Didra.

Contributions may be made to Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Sept. 19 in Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown. A viewing will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus and 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.