Richard Gehman

Richard Gehman passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Norristown, PA. He was 70. Mr. Gehman worked as a draftsman and architectural designer for Moore Products in Spring House, PA, until his retirement. He enjoyed good food, watching old movies, riding the waves in the ocean and being with his loved ones. Mr. Gehman was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era, serving as an air traffic controller aboard the USS Enterprise. Born on February 18, 1944, he was a son of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Nyce) Gehman. Surviving is his loving family including his wife of 46 years, Margaret ""Peg"" L. (Rogers) Gehman; a son, Richard ""Todd"" & Michelle Gehman of Collegeville, PA; three daughters: Lisa & Blair Thomas of King of Prussia, PA, Deborah & Edwin Guie of Plymouth Meeting, PA and Lindsay & Kevin Seaner of Harleysville, PA; nine grandchildren: Olivia, Grace, Preston, Avery, Matthew, Chloe, Molly, Emmie and Spencer; two brothers, Jacob ""Larry"" & Emily Gehman and Dr. Donald & Sherry Gehman; two sisters, Loretta & Jerry Umstead and Florence ""Floss"" & Paul Hoffman; many other loving family members; and a granddog, Bella. Richard's Funeral Service will be held at The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., 805 DeKalb St. (Rt. 202), Bridgeport, PA on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:00 am. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 10 to 11:00 am, at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, King of Prussia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Rd., Suite 150, Blue Bell, PA 19422. www.cancer.org www.bacchifuneralhome.com