Obituary of Richard A. Wardell, Jr.

Richard A. Wardell, Jr., 73, of Toms River, formerly of Point Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Born in Point Pleasant to the late Richard and Alice (Fritz) Wardell, he was a lifelong area resident.

For many years he worked as an auto body mechanic and for Steckel’s Auto Repair, Belvidere.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and baseball.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Ramona Higgins and Barbara Wardell.

Surviving are his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Betty (Kise) Wardell; and six children, Richard Wardell, III, April Skow, Angel Wardell, Gary Wardell, Alexander Higgins, and Damien Higgins.  Also surviving are his sister, Carol Armstrong; brother, Steven Wardell; sixteen grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m., Friday, June 14 at the Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road.