Franklin O. Ritchie Jr., 72, of New Tripoli, formerly of Allentown, died May 25, 2020, in his home.

He and his wife, Elizabeth H. (Bartos) Ritchie, were married 53 years.

Born June 22, 1947, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Franklin O. Ritchie Sr. and Thelma May (Gwynne) Ritchie.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.

A member of Laborers Local 1174, he worked in construction for 42 years before retiring in 2007.

He was a member of Fairview Fire Company, Allentown.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Franklin A. Ritchie and his wife, Susan, and Paul D. Ritchie, all of New Tripoli; and granddaughters Morgan D. and Samantha E. Ritchie, both of New Tripoli.

A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. There will be no public calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.