Richard J. Watanabe

Richard John Watanabe, age 84, died of kidney failure on November 4, 2025, after choosing to discontinue dialysis. 

He is survived by his loving wife: Linda; nieces: Marigene Little (Tom), Jamie Sklaney (Jeff), and Amy Watanabe (John); and nephews: Richard Morgan (Irene) and Jason Nixon (Janessa) and their children. 

Dick grew up in Glenside where he graduated from Cheltenham High School. 

He was a life member of the Glenside Fire Company and proudly served in the Army National Guard. 

He worked for Buten Paints for 20 years, rising to the position of Assistant Supervisor of Stores before leaving to purchase Emmaus Beverages. After selling the company, he worked part-time for the Quakertown School District delivering food to various schools. 

Linda and Dick enjoyed 47 years of living on their wooded property in East Rockhill Township and sharing it with a total of 10 beloved dogs. They downsized to a home in Quakertown in 2024. 

Dick was a loyal Eagles fan, collector, and car buff. He will be missed.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.