Born in Orwigsburg, he was a son of the late Elmer and Ruth Koch Klinger.
Richard was retired from Roofers Union Local 30 and D.H. Moore Roofing, Orwigsburg.
He is survived by a son, Lance R. Klinger, Schuylkill Haven; a daughter, Dayna N. Heffner, Pine Grove; a sister, Patricia Baver, New Ringgold; a brother, James Rhoades, Fleetwood; grandchildren, Kori Heffner, Carrie Klinger and Levi Klinger. He is also survived by a niece, a nephew and his lifelong best friend, Larry Schneck.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the Chateau at Hidden Valley Golf Course, 1832 Panther Valley Road, Pine Grove.
Friends and family will be received from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at the Chateau. Theo. C. Auman Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
