Richard M "Satch" Savidge, age 87, of Hegins, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E Norwegian, Pottsville.

He was born on Sunday, June 20, 1937, in Fountain, a son of the late Charles M Savidge and the late Hattie M (Williams) Savidge.

He was a 1955 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and a 1959 graduate of Lebanon Valley College.

He taught biology for 43 years at Tri-Valley High School. Satch was also basketball coach and athletic director for Tri-Valley. He also announced football games for Tri-Valley, where he coined the phrase "Do Kumma Da Hund".

He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain.

He was also a member of the Schuylkill County Sports Hall of Fame, past president of the PA Dutch Fersommling, and a member of the Pennsylvania Athletic Directors Association.

Satch enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, and was an avid Penn State fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Sylvia Ernfield.

He is survived by his wife Jean L (Dietz) Savidge, to whom he was married for 67 years.

He is also survived by a son, David B Savidge and his wife Rebecca of Herndon; two daughters, Dr. Sandra J Savidge of Flemington, NJ and Jane L Savidge of Hegins; a granddaughter, Rachel C Savidge of Herndon; and a grandson, David R Savidge and his wife Meagan of Herndon.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View.

Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Rough and Ready.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .