Richard A. “Dick” Beegle, Sr., 81 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born November 9, 1938 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Harry and Ruth “Dolly” (Strauss) Beegle and stepmother Ada (Williams) who raised him when his mother died in 1941. He attended Wilson High School and was employed by the former Pfizer Company for 31 years before retiring. A walker at the Bethlehem Twp. Community Center, he also enjoyed gardening at the Louise Moore Park Community Garden.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Mary A. (Malia) Beegle; 3 sons: Richard A. Beegle, Jr. (wife Jean) of Northampton, PA, Joseph A. Beegle (wife Heidi) of Bethlehem, PA, James A. Beegle (wife Katherine) of Mansfield, MA; brother: William Beegle; sisters: Ann Flank, Linda Wettlaufer, Mariclare Groller; and 5 grandchildren: Hannah, Ryan, Kristen, Lauren and Rachel. A brother Thomas died in January.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospital or St. Luke’s Hospice House.
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Deborah Norton
May 14, 2020 at 9:58 pm
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.My love,Deb Norton
Lisa
May 15, 2020 at 7:56 am
So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather
Prayers for you and your family
The Moriarty’s
Alison DeTurk-Malia
May 15, 2020 at 10:08 am
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. Wishing you comfort in your memories. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Love, Alison and Brian Malia
Janice Laubach
May 15, 2020 at 10:38 am
My husband and I were relative newcomers to the morning walking crowd at the Bethlehem Township Community Center (about three years), but we always enjoyed seeing Rich there. He was always friendly and supportive of all of his fellow walkers. We had our own nicknames for many of the walkers, mostly because at first we didn’t know any of their names. To us, Rich was “Mr. Flannel” because he always wore a flannel shirt. RIP, Mr. Flannel. You will be missed. My heart goes out to all who loved Rich.
Medina family (Steve)
May 15, 2020 at 1:20 pm
Mary I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you . Jim. Joe , and rich your family lost a great man .. and I’m happy to have known him.. god bless your family and please know we love you all..
Nicole Medina
May 15, 2020 at 8:27 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and the entire Beegle family. He was a wonderful, kind man. I’ll always remember his quick wit and infectious smile.
Skip Geiger
May 16, 2020 at 9:46 am
So sorry for your loss Joe and Beegle Family. May he rest in peace and may God provide comfort to you during this time. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Mary Ann Petrohoy
May 17, 2020 at 10:57 am
Dear Mary and Family,
Sorry for the loss of Richard…Our sympathy to you and family. May he rest in peace!!
Lots of fond memories from the years we were neighbors and the Louisa B. Moore gardens…
Mary Ann and Steve Petrohoy