Richard Lawrence Transue, 72, of Lower Saucon Twp., died at home on January 11, 2022. Born in Beth-lehem, he was a son of the late Gilbert L. and Gladys A. (Stark) Transue. He was the husband of Bonita A. (Millhouse) Transue for 40 years.

He served in the Old Guard during the Vietnam war in the U.S. Army.

He worked in the beam yard and in the combination mill for Bethlehem Steel until he retired.

He also worked for Reeb Mill Work.

He was a member of the NRA, Steel City Gun Club and the Hellertown Democratic Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Nicole Baranowski; a son, Richard A. and wife Shannon; four grand-children, John Baranowski, Hope Saracino, Alan Transue and Tighe Transue; a brother, James Adamek; and a sister, Patricia Gregory and husband James.

Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem.