Ralph "Rick" Bower, 72, of Allentown, entered eternal life on June 4, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosalie (Mihalko) Bower. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Ralph and Nancy (Deraney) Bower. He was a Navy veteran and worked at Bethlehem Steel for many years until retiring. In his spare time, he was an avid pool player and belonged to a league earlier in his life and more recently enjoyed trips to the casino with his sister and brother in law. He was a member of the former St. John Capistrano R. C. Church of Bethlehem.

Survivors: He is survived by his sister, Susan Treese and her husband Pete of Bethlehem.

Services: Services will be private. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to JAMES FUNERAL HOME, Bethlehem. Condolences may be left at www.jamesfuneralhome.org.