Richard M. “Rick” Wright, 75, from Schnecksville, died on Dec. 2, 2024, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.

He and his wife, Kathleen A. (Kolb) Wright, were married 41 years.

Born Sept. 13, 1949, in Pottstown, Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Richard M. and Dorothy P. (Hoffert) Wright.

A graduate of Millersville College with a Bachelor’s degree in industrial arts, he was co-owner with his wife of Wright’s Country Crafts, Schnecksville, for many years.

Before that, he taught industrial arts in the Bethlehem School District and Saucon Valley School District for 23 years before retiring in 1993.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by children Christina L. Kimball (Richard) of Micco, Fla., and Greg J. Epstein of Vero, Fla.; sister Barbara Feraldo of Bath; grandchildren Alyssa, Jon, Shayne, Samantha and Jordon; and great-grandchildren Jaxon, Emma, James and Waylon.

A private visitation period will take place at Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.