Richard Earle Tegethoff Sr.

December 30, 1931 - September 20, 2021

Richard Earle Tegethoff, age 89, of Voorhees passed away on September 20, 2021. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mabel. Richard leaves behind his children: Deborah Brock, and Rich Tegethoff (Mary Jo), grandchildren William Holland, Kenneth Brock, Stephanie Fennimore (Tristan), Ricky Tegethoff (Faith), and Michelle Tegethoff. Richard also leaves behind his great-grandchildren Lincoln, and Kyla as well as his brother Ronald and sisters Linda, and Edith. Growing up in Appomattox, Virginia; he was naturally a history buff who enjoyed discussing the Civil War with anyone who wanted (or didn't want) to listen. He loved playing pinochle and amazed everyone with his ability to know what every card you held was. Always a hard working man, Richard was a self employed Heating and Air Conditioning contractor who was also a licensed electrician. He was very proud of his business motto "We Do It All" and his service in Korea but was most proud of his grandchildren, bragging about their prowess in athletics and school. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Mount Holly, or The Special Olympics. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, September 28 from 9-10:45 AM at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High Street Mount Holly, NJ 08060, Funeral services will be held at 11am at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 121 High St., Mt. Holly. Interment in Hillside Cemetery will be held at a later date.