Richard Marlowe Schlicher

Richard M. Schlicher Jr., 59, of Quakertown, passed away March 29, 2022 after a sudden illness. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne E. (Penney) Schlicher. Born in Fukuoka, Japan, he was the son of Kiwako (Toyoshima) Schlicher of Allentown, and the late Richard M. Schlicher. Rich was a graduate of Penn State. He was currently a Catalog Analyst for Kerridge Commercial Systems, in Blue Bell for the past 8 years. Prior to that, he was employed for many years at Dun & Bradstreet in Allentown. Rich was an enthusiastic sports fan. He held out hope that his Buffalo Bills would someday win the Superbowl. Rich loved all things Penn State, especially wrestling and football. He loved serving pancake breakfasts for friends and family at football tailgates. Rich was a founding member of the Valley View Neighborhood Watch. He enjoyed block parties, bonfires and the fantasy football league. Rich had a big heart and was there for anyone who needed him with a joke or a hug. He will be deeply missed. Surviving with his wife and mother, are daughters, Sarah E. Schlicher, of Cleveland, OH and Alison J. Schlicher, of Quakertown; a sister, Carol, wife of Troy Stewart, of Allentown; an aunt, Ritsuko Toyoshima, of Tokyo, Japan; a niece: Alicia, wife of Scott Ebert and a nephew, Hunter Stewart; a cousin, John Schlicher, and his wife, Suzanne, and their daughter, Samantha, all of Houston, TX; his in-laws: Robert & Sandra Penney, of Reading; and his faithful fur baby, Roscoe. A Memorial Service will be at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 6th at the Falk Funeral Home, 163 Main Street, Pennsburg. Friends may visit from 8:30-10 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to PA Caring Hearts, 656 Yorkshire Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031. To offer online condolences, please visit his “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes.com.