Richard K. Bear August 25, 1940 - January 23, 2021

Richard K. Bear, 80, of Allentown, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, January 23, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Born on August 25, 1940, to Margaret and Kenneth Bear, he graduated from Allentown High School in 1959 and worked as a design draftsman for numerous companies on the East coast.  Richard was married 54 years to his devoted wife, Linda J. (Attrill) Bear, who cared for him lovingly and selflessly until the end.  He was the proud father of two children, Shonda Bear Moralis, wife of Erik M. Moralis, of Kutztown, and Brian R. Bear, husband of Teresa Brunstetter Bear, of Carlsbad CA.  Richard was a caring, loving, patient father and grandfather devoted to supporting his children’s and grandchildren’s educations and hobbies.  He was the grandfather of five: Jacob Bear, Anika Moralis, Lauren Bear, Jessica (Jojo) Bear, and Ben Moralis.  He loved to watch them play sports and encouraged them to go after their dreams.  His loving legacy lives on in them.  Richard loved to make people laugh, tell jokes and was always ready at a moment’s notice to lend a hand.  In addition to his family, his great love was cars, spending countless hours building, refurbishing and collecting them.  In his younger years, he competed nationally in the 1952 Soap Box Derby, raced drag cars and danced on American Band Stand.  Richard was predeceased by his father, Kenneth, mother, Margaret, and brothers, Kenneth, Jr. and Thomas Bear.  Services: A celebration of life will be held post-COVID-19.  Arrangements entrusted to STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME, INC.  Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, Suite #100, 2024 Lehigh St. Allentown 18103.