They call it “The Notebook Syndrome", Richard S. Stout passed away Monday, October 3rd, at 89 years old, of a broken heart.  He was born in Pennington N.J. where he married his high school sweetheart, Maria, who passed away less than a year ago. Richard was the son of Harry G. Stout and Charlotte B. Stout (Woodward).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Richard and Maria were married for almost 70 years, and they were inseparable. As a young couple, Richard was in the Army (PFC), and Maria followed him to Germany, where he was stationed. Upon returning home, they had 2 children, David R. Stout (Joanne) and Heidi Riesenberger (Rob).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

The couple lived in Groveville, N.J. for over 60 years with wonderful neighbors surrounding them. Richard was an active member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 9 for 40 plus years before retirement. He became a Master Plumber and worked for the Edward F. Grant Co. for most of those years. Richard was also a member of the Hamilton FOP, where he was in charge of refreshments... with Maria’s help, of course.               

 

Richard is survived by his brother Gerald Stout (Lavinia), and predeceased by his older brother Harry “Skip” Stout (Barbara), and sister Gail Crocetti , (Jim).                                                                                                  

 

He was very proud of his grandchildren David R. Stout Jr. (Elisa), Lauren Morris (Tony), Lindsey Newman (Mathew), John Riesenberger, and Amanda Campbell (James). He adored his great grandchildren, Logan and Connor Morris, Jack, Luke and Olivia Newman, and Renna and Knox Stout.                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Richard was a gentle giant and a good man with a kind heart. He enjoyed watching and supporting his children and grandchildren play sports, and canoeing with his and Maria’s best friends, Sam and Marie Steward and Jim and Betty Keegan. Wii bowling and water volleyball were also some of his favorites, as he was a natural athlete. His most loved pastime however, was cutting and splitting firewood, and then sitting in front of his wood stove with a fire blazing, enjoying a cold beer with his wife. 

                                                                                                                                  

As they would want, the couple will be buried together in a private service at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Newtown, PA.