Richard L. Steager, 79, of Emmaus, died Sept. 28, 2019, in The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Ilsemarie “Terry” (Eilts) Steager. They were married for 53 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Kenneth S.E. and Beulah C. (Hunsicker) Steager.

He honorably served his country in the Army for 25 years, reaching the rank of Sergeant 1st Class and served during Vietnam.

He later was a life insurance salesman in Germany for 20 years, retiring in 2008.

He was a member of the Emmaus VFW and the NCOA.

He is survived by his wife; son, Lars Richard, of Emmaus; daughter, Carolyn, of Germany; brother, Donald, of Laurys Station; sister, Patricia and her husband, Elwood Bittner, of Allentown. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer and brothers, Kenneth Jr. and Edward “Nookie.”

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, 18103.

Graveside services with military honors will be held 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 in Fairview Cemetery, Macungie. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.