Richard M. Stenger

March 6, 1955 - September 24, 2020

Richard Michael Stenger died of cancer on Thursday, 24 September 2020, in his Mercerville home. He was born 6 March 1955, in Trenton. Otherwise known as the Baron von Stenger, he led a learned life with those he knew and loved most. He leaves behind his wife of 22 years, the Baroness Amy von Stenger; his son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Ashley; his grandson, Anderson; and his two dogs, Elena and Jingo. He now rejoins his other dogs, Zuma, Bandit, Marley, Zoey, Blue, and Roxie. Prevented from the opportunities afforded by others early in his life, he was prolifically self-taught in the arts, sciences, languages, and honorable trades such as blacksmithing and gardening. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, and later became a reputable firefighter in the City of Trenton. He dedicated his time and money to live performers as a roadie or patron, from rock bands to stage productions to the ballet. He treasured the McCarter Theatre in Princeton. He grew from days of want to years of generosity, and will be sincerely missed. The Baron will be buried in Princeton, a place he and the Baroness loved dearly, among the artists, mathematicians, and diplomats, where he belongs. Relatives, friends and coworkers of the Trenton Fire Department are invited to his Burial services this Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at The Princeton Cemetery located at 29 Greenview Ave. Princeton, NJ 08540. Funeral Services and Military Honors will be rendered precisely at 1:30pm. Donations in his memory can be made to PETA (501 Front Street Norfolk, VA 23510)