Richard John Daniels, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017.  He was the husband of Helen R. (Tedesco) Daniels for 55 years.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late John and Grace (Boyer) Daniels.

Richard proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.  He was employed as a driver at Banko Beverage Co. for more than 30 years before retiring.

He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, and the VFW in Nazareth.

Survivors: Wife, Helen; step-daughter, Colleen Cunningham Lavdar, and her husband John of Nazareth; children, Richard J. Dick and his wife, Debbie, Donna E. Stevens and Scott E. Dick and his wife, Debra; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a sister, Alpha Omega Cougle.

Services: Will be private.  Arrangements by the Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem, PA.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 474 Vine Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, or the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675-8517 (woundedwarriorproject.org). Online condolences may be sent to www.pearsonfh.com.