Richard Allan Bruch, 46, of Bethlehem [Obituary]

Richard Allan Bruch, 46, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was born in Fountain Hill on Jan. 9, 1967 to Beverly (Burton) Bruch of Rathdrum, Idaho, and the late Dean C. Bruch. Rich worked at Bosch International Corp., Rexroth, Bethlehem, as a hydraulics technician for 30 years until his illness. 

SURVIVORS

In addition to his loving mother; fiancee: Lori G. Betters of Catasauqua; son: Christopher J. Hrin of Bethlehem; sister: Stacie A. and her husband Stuart M. Wagner of Rathdrum, Idaho; best friend: Jay A. Cimerol of Catasauqua; and countless friends. 

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 4 p.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one's choosing.