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Sidney F. Richard June 9, 1937 - October 17, 2017

Sidney F. Richard, 80, of Center Valley, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in his home. He was the husband of Sandra R. (Brandt) Richard. They would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary next month. Sidney grew up in Red Hill, the son of the late Clarence R. and Grace (Bucher) Richard. Sid graduated from Upper Perkiomen H.S. and Susquehanna University. He was employed at PPL for 33 years, retiring in 1992 as Manager of Information Systems. He represented PPL on the Edison Electric Institute Information Systems Committee and was past chairman of the PA Electric Assoc. Data Processing Committee. For a number of years, Sid was chairman of the PPL Information Services Department United Way Campaign. He served 34 years at the PPL GOLD Credit Union on the Board of Directors and President and Treasurer. Sid served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was an avid Eagles and Flyers fan. After retiring, he volunteered and supported many charitable community organizations. He was instrumental in resettling 2 refugee families (from Ukraine and Vietnam) sponsored by the church. Sid was a Meals-on-Wheels and an AARP Tax-Aide volunteer. He spent time with the Interfaith Coalition on Poverty on their Relational Sponsorship Program for single mothers – Welfare to Work. Sid also volunteered many years at the Hellertown Food Bank.

Survivors: Wife, Sandra; Son: Keith of Hockessin, DE; Daughter: Kristina of Ocean City, MD; Grandchildren: Tyler and Erika; Sister: Ann Brennan and her husband Peter of Atlanta, GA.

Services: 11 am Saturday, Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main St., Hellertown 18055. Call 10 – 11 am Saturday in the church. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to the church.

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