Richard S. Wren, Sr., 66, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 12, 1953, he was a son of the late Robert and Jeanne (Cronauer) Wren.

Prior to retiring, he was employed by Proctor & Gamble.  He was previously employed by Luzerne Optical.  He was an avid sports fan and loved the Steelers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Diana Wren.

Surviving are his sons, Richard Wren, Jr., Los Angeles, CA and Matthew Wren, Kingston; his daughter, Erica Wren, Nanticoke; granddaughters Aria and Lilah; brothers John “Buddy” Wren and Robert Wren;

Sisters Karen Krolikowski, Betty Jean Sincavage, Shirley Kogoy, Deborah Gibson, Tina Tkach; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.  Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service.