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1967

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2025

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Richard Adams, Jr. Obituary

Richard Lee “King, Hoopie, Richie” Adams, Jr., 58, of Lower Saucon Township, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. He was the loving husband of Kim Embley Culver, with whom he shared 12 years of marriage. Born in Sunbury on September 21, 1967, Richard was the son of Gini (Inkrote) Sears of Selinsgrove and the late Richard Lee Adams, Sr.


Richard built a long and respected career as a Senior Financial Advisor for more than 30 years. Twenty-three of those years were with Wells Fargo, where he proudly served his clients in Forks Township and Allentown. He was deeply dedicated not only to his work, but to the clients he helped, always striving to guide others toward a better future.


A man with a passion for making the world a better place, Richard gave generously of his time and talents. He was active in community service throughout his life, serving as a proud member of The Barn in Allentown, a Past President of the Tatamy/Forks Township Lions Club, a past Board President of Safe Harbor, and a past Board Member of College Hill Presbyterian Church. His faith, his commitment to service, and his belief in lifting others up were the heart of who he was.


Richard’s love for football was unmatched, especially anything connected to Selinsgrove High School and The University of Susquehanna. He was also a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State fan.


His enthusiasm, quirky humor, and zest for life made him someone people naturally gravitated towards. He had a kind heart that touched countless lives. His friendships were among the great joys of his life, and his friends meant everything to him.


While Richard enjoyed staying active and was known for his unwavering dedication to the gym, his favorite place in the world was home, cutting the grass, listening to music, and spending time with his wife and his two beloved dogs, Hudson and Hagar. Nothing meant more to him than his family, and he was deeply devoted to his children and their futures.


He is survived by his wife Kim and mother Gini; his children Matthew Adams of Easton and Danielle Adams Peterson and her husband Matthew Peterson of Allentown and their daughter Maeve; sister Gina Adams of Ashland and nephews Adam Treaster of Milton and Justin Treaster of Northumberland; stepmother Margie Adams of Winfield; sister Cristine Adams of New Berlin; and brother Brandon Adams of Winfield.


Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 from 12 – 4  p.m. at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans, 326 Main Street (rear), Hellertown, PA. To share an expression of sympathy with the family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Hellertown.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard’s name may be made to Safe Harbor Easton, 536 Bushkill Drive, Easton, PA 18042.


 


 

Published by Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Hellertown on Dec. 11, 2025.

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Jim Fullton

January 4, 2026

To the Adams family, we want to express our sincerest condolences. We were absolutely devastated upon learning of Rich´s passing. He was not only our long time respected financial advisor, but also a cherished friend. By his example we were inspired to be better people and to reach out to minister to others. He will always have a special presence in our hearts.

It was always a special event to get a call with updates on our accounts and to catch up on what was going on in his family. He always asked about the goings on in our family, too. We were so blessed to have known Rich.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Rich´s life and grieve your personal loss. Jim and Sarah Fullton

john Caldwell

January 2, 2026

My wife and I express our deepest condolences. We met Richard as new clients 23 years ago and we had chosen him due to his high moral character. We were so glad to have spent some time with him at the Christmas Party. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. John & Nancy

George Perry

January 1, 2026

I was fortunate to have Richard as my financial advisor for to the last 15 or more years. I admired his professional skill. He had a very inviting way that was always accompanied by a broad smile, warm handshake, and his time even when you didn't have an appointment. It was always a pleasure to sit down with him. News of his passing left me totally deflated and I will miss him, mostly for his kind and gentle demeanor. He was a wonderful man. Continued prayers and blessings for Richard and his family.

Shelly & David Gottlieb

December 20, 2025

Rich was such a dedicated person to helping others. He will be deeply missed by many.

Tony & Tracy Roman

December 19, 2025

Rich was not just our friend, he was and always will be our family. We will miss you....til we meet again.

Todd Miller

December 18, 2025

Class of '85 ... Rich, you were one of the kindest of our small group of 175 classmates. Rest in peace buddy ... Until we meet again.

Kathy Martinez

December 18, 2025

I knew Rich from work, where he was known as an amazing financial advisor. He was always friendly, joyful, and a pleasure to be around. I had just seen him that Wednesday before his passing, and I was so happy to have shared that moment after it had been quite some time since we last saw each other. I’m especially grateful that I was able to give him a hug.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. May you find comfort in knowing that he is now with the Lord Almighty.

Diana Mihalyak

December 14, 2025

I met Rich through work. What a beautiful person. May the Lord comfort all through this season of grief. He will truly be missed.

Ken Hyman

December 14, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Karen Dlouhy

December 12, 2025

Hoopie- my friend, so many memories so many to be made. Going to miss our crazy nights, phone calls, coors light and your kind soul. You were such a great friend to Kenny and I and we are so heartbroken and can’t imagine not seeing you again. Love , wildwoman

Vincent Spaits

December 12, 2025

I was shocked to learn of this very unfortunate loss. Rich became a friend over the years and he helped me greatly as a financial advisor. He was a good and decent man
My sympathies to his wife and family May rich rest in eternal peace

Our last football game together

Matt Adams

December 12, 2025

Frank and Carol Ciliberti

December 12, 2025

We are so shocked and sorry of Rich's passing. I met with Rich Through The Years many times, and he handled our finances. He did a great job for us, and I learned so much from him. He always had an upbeat personality. We just talked to Rich on the phone last week, when it was my wife's birthday. He never forgot those occasions. He was a great guy, and we will miss him so much. We want the family to know, that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Andrea Peterson

December 12, 2025

Joanne Marchetto

December 12, 2025

Rich was an amazing, kind, and generous man. He always made me laugh, and his commitment to the community showed his huge heart. He was a visionary who motivated everyone around him to enjoy life and do good in the world. I will miss him dearly. Sending love to Kim and his whole family and friends who were family.

Andrea Peterson

December 12, 2025

Dear Adams Family,

Rich was such a wonderful man—very thoughtful, very generous, and always able to make us smile with his funny texts. We feel so blessed to have gotten to know him more closely over these last five years, since Danielle and Matthew’s engagement. Rich and Kim’s home has always felt like such a very special place and will continue very special place when we come to your house for parties, pool parties, fishing in the pond with the little kids, events, etc. Rich will be there in spirit. He became very special to us, and we will miss him deeply.

To Kim, Danielle, Matt, Sandy, John, and everyone who loved him, we are very, very sorry for your loss. Rich and Kim’s home has always felt like such a special place, filled with love, and we hold those memories close to our hearts.

Rich, we love you so much.

With love,

Andrea & Don Peterson

Don Peterson

December 12, 2025

I was blessed to know Rich, my daughter-in-law Danielle’s father. He welcomed me with such kindness, and his big heart showed in everything he did. I’ll always remember his warmth, his humor, and the way he loved sharing his pond — and of course, his favorite Coors Light. He will be deeply missed.

Peyton caught her first fish in Rich´s pond!

Katherine Peterson

December 12, 2025

Rich left us with many wonderful memories on his beloved property with him, his family, his dogs, and his friends. He prioritized family time and was a very good man. The eyes are the window to the soul, and the kindness in his eyes were the first thing I noticed in the moment I met him. He was hilarious and he loved hard. He impacted my view on life and family in a major, positive way. Me and the kids will miss you Rich. Thank you for being so amazing in our lives. You are very special to us and you will live on in our hearts with memories and traditions.

Kim, Danielle, Matt, Sandy, John, everyone I am so sorry for your loss and I love you guys so much. Huge hugs.

Love,
Katherine, Peyton, and Paisley

Jennifer Adams Rathfon

December 12, 2025

Richie and Gina and I spent many holidays and birthdays together as kids and Rich always made me laugh . I will forever hold those memories in my heart. Love cousin , Jenny

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