Victor W. Stevens, Sr.

Victor W. Stevens, Sr., 86, of Quakertown, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Phoebe-Richland.

Born on April 28, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Victor J. and Doris E. (Peatross) Stevens.

A graduate of Upper Moreland High School’s Class of 1955, Victor went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education from West Chester University in 1960. Through pursuit of continuing education, he earned a Master’s degree.

Victor enjoyed a thirty-five-year career teaching in primary education for Quakertown Community School District, then Centennial School District, from which he retired in 1995. During his tenure, he served as the president of the Teacher’s Union in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a dedicated educator who truly cared about his students—often taking in those who were in need.

Outside of work, he was a member of the Richlandtown Historical Society, served as the president of the Richland one-room schoolhouse, endlessly worked on his beloved property, and enjoyed construction projects.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son: Darren C. Stevens, who passed away on August 30, 1999; and one brother: Thomas Stevens.

Victor will be lovingly remembered by his wife, who he met at age 15: Lois E. (Jennings) Stevens; three sons: Daryll Stevens, Mark Stevens (Caroline), and Victor W. Stevens, Jr. (Kelli); one daughter: Rebecca Kolbe (Richard); one brother: John David Stevens; sister: Sandy Meyer; ten grandchildren: Patrick, Vanessa, Taylor, Dillon, Kelso, Hannah, Jonathan, Avery, Athena, and Everest; five great-grandchildren: Emma, Evelyn, Davis, Brooks, and Lucia; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Victor’s memory, to the Richland One-Room Schoolhouse, 130 Richlandtown Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951.