R. Styer

R. David Styer, 65, of Quakertown went to be with his Lord May 5 at St. Luke's University Hospital. He was the loving husband of Martha (Durham) Styer for the past 32 years. Born in Sellersville, he was a son of Richard B. and Nancy (Bossert) Styer. He graduated from Pennridge High School, class of 1967 and received a BS in mechanical engineering from Drexel University in 1973. He received a CPA license after completing coursework at Allentown College. He was a CPA and partner in Styer Associates, Souderton, a business founded by his father. Previously, he worked for the former FMC Corp/Link-Belt in Colmar and received a patent while there for interchangeable screen panels in a traveling water screen (Heidler et al 1985 FMC Corp). He also worked for Fasson, Inc., Bethlehem Fabrications, & Fabric Development. David designed the water wheel for Sesame Place in Langhorne. Appreciative of God's creation, David enjoyed national parks, hiking, skiing, tennis, & cycling, including traveling across the US on a bicycle with a close friend in 1979. David loved to travel and enjoyed old house renovation. He was an active member of Morning Star Fellowship, Quakertown and a former member of East Swamp Church where he sang on the choir & served as treasurer. David was involved in the community as a former member of Rotary, the Upper Bucks Ski Club, Geryville Fire Co. Hobo Band, Zion Choral Society, and the Christmas in Quakertown Community Choir. Surviving with his wife & parents, son Matthew D., daughter Whitney L., brothers Robert & James. He was predeceased by brothers Mark, Thomas, & Joseph. A home going & life celebration will be held 7 pm, Mon. May 11 in Morning Star Fellowship, 429 S. Ninth St., Quakertown. Family and friends are invited to greet the family from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at church. Refreshments will be provided during the callings hours & following the service. Interment in Quakertown Union Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Morning Star Fellowship. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown is assisting the family.