Obituary of Richard L Tschopp

Richard (Dick) Lawrence Tschopp 85, of Plymouth Meeting PA, passed away peacefully at home on September 8th due to complications from lung cancer. Family members present throughout the final days and nights provided love, comfort, and companionship. 

Dick was born to Elias Russell and his wife Ethelyn V. (Nee Bolig) Tschopp on January 26, 1938 in Bethlehem PA. 

After finishing school Dick worked construction his entire life. So skilled at resolving mechanical issues he reestablished the boundaries between engineering, design, and actual construction. He was the ultimate unapologetic ‘answer man’ to all those fortunate enough to work with him. A master of all trades and longtime member of Local 542 Operating Engineers (heavy equipment) Union.

In 1968, Dick met and soon thereafter married Tamara Sheronas Biddle (deceased 2003) of Whitemarsh PA. 

Dick is survived by 2 stepchildren Linda S. Cooper (Terry F. Cooper) of Harleysville, Tobias Lee Biddle (Wadia S. Biddle) of Plymouth Meeting, as well as younger brother Terry Tschopp (Ida Tschopp) of Conshohocken. 

Richard had 7 grandchildren: E. Chase Cooper (Rachel), Katelyn McNamara (Ryan), Tamara Cantu (Aaron), Tyler Biddle, Tyrese Timazee, Sheree Timazee and Zachary Brokenbough. Great grandchildren include Madison Cooper, Meadow McNamara, Summer McNamara, Navy Cooper and Nova Knox.  

Over the decades Mr. Tschopp devoted much of his time to the betterment of Barren Hill Fire Company and the many men and women who served there. His best friend at time of death was neighbor Bucky Swider, who currently serves as Barren Hill Fire Company’s Battalion Chief.  

We will never forget this exceptional man who greatly impacted and deeply touched the lives of those he called family and friends. 

There will be a visitation at Lownes Family Funeral Home, 659 Germantown Pk, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 on Friday September 15, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 AM.

A memorial Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, following the Visitation. 

Interment will be at George Washington Memorial Park immediately following the service.

At the deceased’s request, in lieu of flowers, please send all donations to Barren Hill Fire Company, 647 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill PA, 19444. 610-825-2250 bhfc@barrenhill.com a 501 C (3) corporation.