Richard Craig Minder, 61, of Upper Black Eddy, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 31, 2011 in Atlantic City, NJ

Born June 1, 1950 in Phillipsburg, NJ, Craig was a life long resident of Upper Black Eddy, PA. He graduated from Palisades High School in 1968 and attended Bucks County Community College. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam Era. Craig worked at Tekni-Plex, formerly the Rexham Corp. in Flemington, NJ for many years, most recently as a supervisor. He also worked at the Riegel Paper Corp. in Milford, NJ at one time. He was a member of the American Legion Post #950 in Riegelsville, PA. Craig enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid fan of his beloved Philadelphia Phillies. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.

Craig is survived by his fianc, Linda Williams of Upper Black Eddy, PA, his mother Joyce Minder of Tinicum Township, PA, brother Michael A. Minder of Lehighton, PA, sisters Laurel L. Scheetz of Kintersville, PA and Chrisse L. Fitz of Tinicum Township, PA, nine nieces and nephews, Melissa, Jeremy, Douglas, Ryan, Heidi, Andrew, Jamie, Amanda and Michael, seven great nieces and nephews, Gunner, Jason, Levi, Lincoln, Abagail, Treyton and Cailin as well as many dear friends.
He was predeceased by his father, the late Richard William Minder (1974).

Funeral services will be held on Monday November 7, 2011 at 12 noon at the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Rd., Holland Township, NJ. Visitation will also be on Monday, from 10 AM 12 noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Att: Gift Processing (DAV.org)