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Richard E. Krische
09/02/2016

Richard Krische, 64, of Macungie, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Sep. 2 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Queens, he was a son of the late Edward and Jane (Herbert) Krische. He was a manager of General Services at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest for over 20 years, retiring in 2014 after which he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
 
Survivors: sons Brian, Michael and Kevin & wife Shannon; daughter Kate & husband Andrew; sisters Susan Ujazdowski, Diane Occhipinti and Barbara Krische; brothers James and Paul Krische; six grandchildren, Jordan, Jack, Lukas, Nicholas, Aiden & Elly; nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Anita in 2015.
 
Services: Mass at 12:00 noon Saturday, September 10 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 4456 Main St., Whitehall (Egypt section.)  Calling hours from 10:00 until noon in the church.
 
Contributions: to Lehigh Valley Children's Hospital, Development office, 2100 Mack Blvd, PO Box 1883, Allentown Pa. 18105.