Richard A. Hubler, Sr.

Richard A. Hubler, Sr., 73 of Pottsville, died Sunday morning at home.

He was born December 1, 1952, in Pottsville, a son of the late Irvin R. and Mary Lou Kulp Hubler.

He was a 1971 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

He was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War Era.

Prior to retiring Rich was employed as a Diesel Mechanic for Harvey B. Moyer Construction, West End Motors, East Penn Fire & Emergency, and Penske Trucking.

Rich enjoyed simple pleasures that brought him joy throughout his life. He loved watching NASCAR, and he especially enjoyed cheering for his favorite drivers, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He also enjoyed fishing with his dad, a pastime that held special meaning for him and remained a cherished part of his life until the passing of his father.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Freese;

Surviving are his wife, Donna Eiler Hubler; his son, Richard A. Hubler, Jr.; his twin sister, Fay Hartman, Pine Grove; sisters, Dolores Rem, Mount Carmel; Darlene Murphy, Heckscherville; Donna Seiders, Schuylkill Haven; Ellen Martz, Orwigsburg; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 11AM Friday September 11, at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of services. Interment with military honors will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Rich be made to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 131, P. O. Box 13735 Reading, PA 19612