Richard "Dick" C. Ettwein, 95, of Fountain Hill died Monday, February 23, 2026, at Cedarbrook, Fountain Hill. He was preceded in death by Grace A. (Whiteneck) Ettwein, his beloved wife of 63 years. Dick was born in Bethlehem to parents Arthur Ettwein and Jennie (Hottle) Ettwein. He was proud of his service in the United States Army where he was in a Communications Reconnaissance Company during the Korean war. A carpenter by trade, he enjoyed woodcrafting, making many gifts for his family and friends. He was an active member of Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem and previously Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Allentown and the former St. John's United Methodist Church, Bethlehem. Dick was dedicated to his family and could often be found volunteering at events and fundraisers for Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, PTA and his church. He also enjoyed planning and taking family vacations and camping trips, and he and Grace continued to travel in their retirement. Dick was a long-time Meals on Wheels volunteer, serving for 22 years and also delivered library books to seniors.

Survivors: Children, Susan Ettwein of Fountain Hill, Barbara Buss and her husband John of Georgetown, South Carolina, Thomas Ettwein and his wife Donna Seier of Catasauqua, Diane Dudeck and her husband Kenny of Drums; grandchildren Rebecca Dirks, Zachary Ettwein, Matthew Ettwein, Alison Shoemaker and her husband Daniel, Steven Seier; great grandsons Caiden Ettwein, Camron Ettwein, Zarinah Tapia, Charlotte Ettwein, Zachary Ettwein.

Services: Funeral Service 11:00AM Friday, February 27, 2026 at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Family and friends may call from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Friday, February 27, 2026 at the funeral home. Interment to follow the service at Bethlehem Memorial Park. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in Richard's memory to Meals on Wheels of Greater Lehigh Valley, 1302 Sherman Street, Allentown, PA 18109