Richard Donald Schiffner, 89 of Allentown, died July 25, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.

He was the husband of Roxanne M. (Beahm) Schiffner.

Born on Flag Day in Allentown, he was a son of the late Franklin P. and Helen (Glasser) Schiffner.

He graduated from Allentown High School in 1949, then joined the U.S. Navy, with which he honorably served during the Korean War.

After serving, he started to work for the former Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania and Delaware, as a communications consultant.

He again enlisted into the U.S. Navy for four more years and in the Navy Reserves for 12 years after which he retired from the Navy.

A true patriot, while in the Reserves, he went back to his same position with the Bell Company and stayed throughout the company’s transition into AT&T until he retired.

A member of the Lehigh Valley Telephone Pioneers, he enjoyed bowling, was an excellent dancer, and loved the Phillies.

An avid golfer, he played five days a week at Wedgewood Golf Course, and had nine holes in one over the years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Mark Schiffner (Maryanne) of North Bennington, Vt.; daughters Mary Ellen Schiffner and Margaret “Peg” Schiffner, both of Allentown; brother Rodney “Rocky” Schiffner (Eleanor) of Englewood, Fla.; stepdaughter Vanessa J. Taggert (Debra Larison) of Alburtis; stepson Lawrence Taggert of Hellertown; grandchildren Theresa Hayden (Andrew), Christine Holmes (Guy), and Daniel Schiffner; step-grandchild Matthew Taggert; great-grandchildren, Samuel Hayden, Mason and Turner Holmes; nieces Alisa Schiffner (Mike Embry) and Lori Schiffner-Carey (Larry).

He was predeceased by a brother, Frank “Duffy” Schiffner.

The family is having a private funeral service. Interment at Schoenersville Cemetery, Allentown.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to the Cathedral Church of St. Catherine of Siena, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.