Richard L. Trace

Richard L. Trace, 83, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born June 24, 1941 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Kenneth O. and Mary F. (Carper) Trace.

He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1959. Rich then went on to serve with the United States Army during Vietnam from October 13, 1966 until his honorable discharge October 5, 1968. Rich was a professional firefighter for the Chambersburg Fire Department retiring in 2009 after 44 years of dedicated service to his community. He was volunteer firefighter at Franklin Fire Company Station 4 throughout his lifetime. He was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the VFW Post 1599 in Chambersburg.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Theresa A. (Gilbert) Trace who he married April 23, 1977; two children, Melissa M. Stottlemyer and her husband, Aaron of College Station, TX and Joseph R. Trace and his wife Emily of Greencastle, PA; six grandchildren, Nolan, Elyn and Molly Stottlemyer and Lana, Lochlan and Finely Trace; two brothers, Kenneth W. Trace and Larry E. Trace and his wife Linda both of Chambersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel D. Trace and James C. Trace

Services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, December 30, 2024 in the Chapel of the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 with his son Joseph R. Trace officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg where military honors will be conducted by the Honor Guard of the Charles Nitterhouse VFW Post 1599, Chambersburg. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Sunday evening as well as one hour prior to the service Monday morning in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Franklin Fire Company Station 4, 158 W. King Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneralhome.com.