Richard Mindler

Richard E. Mindler, 79, of Quakertown died Wed. May 2 in the Hospice House of St. Luke's VNA. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Schaffer) Mindler for the past 58 years. Born in Richlandtown, he was a son of the late Erwin and LeAnna (Roth) Mindler. He was a 1956 graduate of Quakertown High School. He worked as a general contractor for many years and as a lab technician for the former WR Grace Co., Quakertown a number of years before retiring. Dick was a member and past chief of Quakertown Fire Co. #1. In recent years, he was active in efforts to restore rail service to Upper Bucks and instrumental in the formation of the Quakertown Train Station Historical Society. Surviving with his wife are daughters Debbie Schubert, Jackie Bauer, husband Jeffery, all of Quakertown, Pam Trumbauer, husband Robert of Green Lane; 6 grandchildren; 3 great- great grandchildren; & brother John, wife Jane of Quakertown. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Tues., May 8 in the Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown with a calling period preceding 9:30 - 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Quakertown Train Station Historical Society, 15 Front St., Quakertown or the VNA of St. Luke's Hospice House, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015. www.nauglefcs.com