Obituary of Elmer Richard

Elmer Krause Richard, 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at home in the comfort of his family. Elmer was born on August 9, 1924 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania to Elmer and Stella (Krause) Richard. Elmer was a welder with Brooks Instrument in Hatfield, Pennsylvania for many years and operated a welding business at his residence after his retirement. Elmer moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ in 2008 where he enjoyed the warm weather and watching the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles sports teams. He previously enjoyed fishing on Lake Ontario, New York and also sponsored a softball league (Richard's Welding). Elmer is survived by his 5 children, Ronald Richard of Lansdale, PA, Susan Cairns of West Point, PA, Barry (Lucetta) Richard of Schwewnksville, PA, David (Mary Ann) Richard of Telford, PA, Maryann (Bill) Mason of Lake Havasu City, AZ, step-brother Bill (Helen) Atwell of Zieglerville, PA, 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Cecilia (Lewandowski), brothers Clyde, Noah and Wesley Richard and great-granddaughter Amanda Cairns. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home (Lake Havasu City, AZ) and Limerick Garden of Memories (Limerick, PA) where he will enter his final resting place with his wife, Cecilia, on January 5, 2013 at 1 PM where there will be a memorial service for family and friends. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.