Richard E Coley Jr.

Richard Edward Coley Jr., 68, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard Edward Sr. and Mary Margaret (Bertram) Coley. He married Anita A. Buechele on June 28, 1969, at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Richard was a devoted husband and was the loving father of four sons: Richard E. III of Altoona, Stephen M. of Virginia Beach, Va., and Isaac J. and David T., both of Altoona. He also has two cherished grandchildren, as well as five much-loved siblings: Delores Maloney and Shirley Persun, both in Ohio, and James, Gloria Walker and William, all of Altoona. He was preceded in death by an older sister, Elsie Marie. Richard was a 1962 graduate of Altoona High School. He graduated from the National School of Business in Rapid City, S.D., with a degree in business administration and also earned a degree as a physical therapy assistant from Mount Aloysius College. He was employed by the F.L. Smithe Machine Co. for 26 years before being laid off. He was then employed by Martin's Food Markets until he retired in 2010. Richard had been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 32 years and had served in the church in many capacities, which gave him the opportunity to be of service to many people. Most people will remember him for his outgoing and friendly nature, and he will be sadly missed. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, and 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, June 2, 2012, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 778 Brush Mountain Road, Hollidaysburg.