Richard Phillip Holben, 83, of Zionsville, died July 30, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, 17th Street, Allentown. He was the loving husband of Barbara Reichard Holben to whom he was married for 57 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Dorothy and Harold Holben.

He graduated from Muhlenberg College.

He served in the Army Reserves for six years.

He and his brother Michael owned and operated Holben Printing, Inc. After selling the family business he worked for Day-Timer for over 20 years as a purchasing manager.

He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, serving on many committees.

In retirement he loved sitting on the patio taking in the outdoors and watering Jill’s many plants from his chair, sneaking treats, bedtime ice cream, watching the Phillies and the Eagles and most importantly watching his grandchildren at anything they did.

He is survived by daughter, Jill (Geoffrey) O’Brien; son, Matthew and daughter Anne (Mark) Helpinstill; grandchildren, Taylor, Mackenzie and Rileigh O’Brien and Tyler and Brooke Helpinstill; a sister, Patricia Eckert (late Dr. Donald Eckert) and brother-in-law Richard (Kathleen) Reichard. He was predeceased by a brother, Michael (Carol Daniels); many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and many good friends.

Contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie or a charity of your choice.

Services are private with a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.