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Richard A. Grimshaw

Richard A. Grimshaw, 66, of Walnutport, died July 21, 2022, in his home.

Born Nov. 1, 1955, in Ludlow, Mass., he was the son of Beatrice O. (Chaput) Grimshaw of Allentown and the late Henry J. Grimshaw Sr.

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

A member of UAW Union Local 677, he was a material technician at Mack Trucks Inc., Macungie, for 30 years.

In his free time, he loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports with his friends and family.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by sons Ian M. Grimshaw (Sara) of Charleston, S.C., and Justin M. Grimshaw (Julia) of Center Valley; siblings Henry “Bud” Grimshaw Jr. (Donna) of Salisbury Township, Judy Grimes (Michael) of Florida, Donna Pfneisel (Frank) of Center Valley, Carol Hamory (Henry) of Salisbury Township, and Pam Lewis of Northampton; grandchildren Justin Jr., and Evelyn; and the mother of his children, Rose Grimshaw.

A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. There will be no public calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc, Schnecksville.