Richard E. Schneebeli, 87, of Nazareth, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.  He was the beloved husband of Marjorie Rathbone Schneebeli, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage this past June.  Born June 10, 1929, in Easton, PA, he was a son of the late Clarence R. and Ellen Stacy Schneebeli.

A member of the U.S. Army Air Force, Richard honorably served his country from 1946-1949, during the conclusion of World War II and after, and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.  He worked as a machinist for Ingersoll Rand, from where he retired after more than 40 years of service.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his children, Marjorie Jarrett and her husband Gary of West Virginia, Suzanne Hinkel and her husband Jon of Nazareth, Linda Lakatos and her husband Joe of Florida, Richard R. Schneebeli and his wife Kristen, and Carol Nicholasen, all of Nazareth. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Rachel, Laura, Joey, Mikey, Heidi, Erin, Connor, Grant, Trent, Maggie and Jesse; 6 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert Schneebeli and his wife Dorothy of Saylorsburg.   In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his sister, Pauline Sickels of Easton.

Relative and friends are invited to call on Monday, January 16, from 1:00 -3:00 pm at the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere Street, Nazareth, PA, 18064.  A Memorial Service will begin in the funeral home at 3:00 pm with Pastor Floyd Ritz officiating.  Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard's name may be offered to Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Suite 745, Boston, MA 02215 www.joslin.org/donate or to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.