Richard C. Steidle, 89, of Jim Thorpe, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 29th in Jim Thorpe. He was the husband of the late Phyllis (Nalesnik) Steidle, who passed away in 2017. Born in Jim Thorpe, he was a son of the late Frank and Emma (Yeck) Steidle. A graduate of East Mauch Chunk High School, he matriculated to Penn State attaining a degree in drafting. He then worked as a Supervisor in the drafting department at the New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton and following that worked for Mack Trucks as a Designer in the Vehicle Engineering Department before retiring. He was a U.S. Army veteran, achieving the rank of SP4, with one of his duty stations being in Greenland. He was a devoted member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Jim Thorpe. An active presence in the community, he served as a former Chairman of the Jim Thorpe Water Authority and was a member of the Jim Thorpe American Legion Post #304.

Rich was a devoted husband and father, guided by his Catholic faith and grounded in kindness, humility, and love. He had a quiet strength and a selfless way about him, always thinking of others before himself. He cherished life’s simple pleasures like his 2am wake up kisses from his grand dog Charlie, watching the deer and the bear from the window, breakfast at the East Mauch Chunk Eatery, and laughing with the staff at Mauch Chunk Pharmacy. He valued time with family, good conversation, and the thrill of a Philadelphia sports win. His quick wit and sense of humor seasoned with age, oftentimes laughing so hard he could barely speak. Above all, he made those around him feel supported, appreciated, and deeply loved.

Surviving are sons David J. Steidle and companion Tracey Fertally of Jim Thorpe, John M. (Jack) Steidle and wife Amanda of Chicago IL, William J. Steidle of Albany NY, and grandchildren Derek Steidle, Reilly Steidle and Jake Steidle. He was predeceased by brothers James Steidle, Bertram Steidle and Gerald Steidle.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 3rd at 12:30 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 526 North St., Jim Thorpe PA, with the Rev. Ronald J. Minner Officiating. Interment with Military Honors to follow at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery in Jim Thorpe. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Richard’s life during a visitation at the Church from 11:30-12:30. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, c/o the Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.nalesnikfh.com. Services and arrangements have been placed in the care of the Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 West Center St., Nesquehoning PA 18240.