Richard H. Stewart, 80, of Coplay, died Sept. 22, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Patricia L. (George) Stewart for 57 years.

Born in Breinigsville, he was the son of the late Harry W. and Evelyn (Souders) Stewart.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during a peacetime era.

A tractor-trailer driver for Precision Roll Grinders, Kuhnsville, for 33 years, he retired in 2004. Before that, he worked at the former Standard Plastics.

Serving as Worthy Master of Schnecksville Grange 1684, he was actively involved in the grange since 1955.

He was a member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard H. Jr. and his wife Andrea and Scott D., all of Coplay; a brother, James C. Stewart of New York; and two grandchildren, Andrew and Amber.

He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or to the American Heart Association, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.