Richard C. Savage
Richard Dick Savage, 85, of Allentown, died peacefully at home on September 18. Dick was born in Kent, Ohio, on December 28, 1925, to John and Hazel (Prescott) Savage. He was a Navy veteran of
WWII, serving on the USS San Juan in the South Pacific. After studying engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology on the GI Bill, Dick had a long and successful career in industrial instrumentation technology, serving on many trade association committees. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown and an active member of the choir. Dick enjoyed travelling throughout North America with his wife Carolyn and fishing with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dick and Carolyn celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in August with all their children present.
Survivors: Dick is survived by his wife Carolyn M. (Snell) Savage; daughters, Diane Severance, wife of Alan of Boyertown, Nancy Schwartz, wife of the Reverend Donald of Macungie; sons, Capt. Lawrence Savage and wife Cheryl of Poteet, Texas, Daniel Savage and wife Crystal of Germansville; sister, Ruth, widow of William Hagen; brothers, Jack Savage and wife Vera, David Savage and wife Dorothy, Tom Savage and wife Evelyn; sister-in-law, Hilda, widow of brother, Robert Savage; sister-in-law, Helen (Snell) Higleman; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by a sister; and two brothers.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m. Friends and family may call from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, in the church.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice or to Second Harvest Food Bank.Loved by all, missed by all, Dick will be joyfully remembered