Richard E. Solt, 75 years, of Orefield, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill.  He was the widower of Faye L. Solt.  Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Walter A. Solt, Sr. and Sarah (Walck ) Solt.

He was a mechanic for various places in the Lehigh Valley including Mack Trucks, Rental Uniform Service, Inc. and retired from TransEdge Truck Center of Allentown.  Richard was a member and trustee of the Schnecksville Fire Co.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed being in nature, working on cars, and loved spending time with his family.

Survivors: Children, Dianne C. Benner (Kenneth) of Kempton, Tammy L. Paules (Scott) of Slatington, Rick J. Solt (Stephanie Bender) of Germansville; siblings, Gary Solt (Sarah), Barbara Chyko (Joseph), Sandra Ziegenfus (Earl), and Hilda Fritzinger, grandchildren, Laura and Nathaniel, many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by siblings, Clair Solt, Walter Solt, Robert Solt, Sr., Edward Solt, Betty Walck, Catherine Grow, Fern Miller, Sara Fisher, and Marlene Rehrig.

Services : 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 13 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church Street, Fogelsville.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.  Interment, Jordan Lutheran Cemetery in Orefield.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.