Richard N. “Diamond Dick” Schwabenbauer, 98, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Race Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

He was born on January 16, 1926 in St. Marys, a son of the late Walter and Gertrude Wickett Schwabenbauer.

On April 15, 1950, he married the late Mary Carminati Schwabenbauer, who preceded him in death on January 8, 1992. Together they shared more than 41 years of love and laughter.

Dick was a lifelong resident of the area and member of St. Marys Church, where he also served as an usher for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was a lifelong member of the American Legion. Dick was the proud owner of Diamond Dick’s Bar and Grill for many years, where he served many a beer and made many friends over the years. In his younger days, Dick won the mustache contest for the celebration of the 125th anniversary of St. Marys. He enjoyed gardening, and often could be found competing with friends to grow the largest leeks, sunflowers, and potatoes to name a few. He also loved going to polka parties with his wife, and was a longtime member of the Sunrays Polka Club.

He is survived by five children; Ann (Kenny) Woelfel of St. Marys, Barb (Don) Wilhelm of St. Marys, Rick (Carole) Schwabenbauer of St. Marys, Matt (Mary Ann) Schwabenbauer of Kersey, and Paul (Renee) Schwabenbauer of St. Marys; and by his 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson. He is also survived by a brother-in-law; Paul Parmigiani, a special friend: Donna Yetzer, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was the last member of his immediate family.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Dick was preceded in death by two sisters; Marion Lenze and Mabel Grotzinger, by five brothers; John, Walter, Thomas, William, and Donald Robert Schwabenbauer, and by a great-grandson; Ryan Schwabenbauer, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard N. Schwabenbauer will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, as celebrant.
Military Honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail.

Family and friends will be received at the St. Marys Church on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to American Legion Post 103.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com