Richard Feldkamp

Richard Thomas Feldkamp passed away peacefully at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Richard was born on July 29, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio to parents Margaret (nee Kramer) and George Feldkamp.

Richard was a 1949 graduate of Lorain High School. He honorably served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean conflict. He was assigned to the ammunition ship the USS Vesuvious, which operated out of Sasebo Japan.

Richard also served on the USS Hooper Island. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Richard belonged to the local 33 Sheet Metal workers union for over 50 years. He was a sheet metal mechanic and Supervisor for DL page for 30 years. Richard belonged to Amvets and was a member of VFW Post 451.

Richard was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Lorain where he volunteered many helpful hours. He was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Lorain.

In 1953 he married the love of his life Josephine (nee Poltrone). Richard was a generous and kind soul. His love for family and friends knew no bounds. His work ethic and willingness to lend a helping hand to whomever might need it was a big part of who he was.

Richard lived everyday with exuberance,
joy and laughter. His strength, courage, vitality, and humor was an undying example for all who lived in his world. This will forever remain his lasting legacy. Richard will be greatly missed. We will hold him in our hearts until we can hold him again in Heaven.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Poltrone; parents, Margaret and George Feldkamp; twin brothers, George and Gerald Feldkamp, brothers, James Feldkamp and Lawrence Feldkamp; sisters, Marybelle Broadfoot, Elaine Priebe, Janet Serfozo, and Charllotte Engrish.

Richard is survived by his brother, Ronald Feldkamp; daughters, Pamela (Joe) Perez and Sharon (Kevin) Szatala; son, Richard (Kathy) Feldkamp; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 3:00-7:00 PM with a vigil service at 6:30 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 9:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, July 11, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 309 W. 7th St., Lorain, OH, Fr. Daniel O. Divis officiating and Deacon Louis Maldonado concelebrating. Christian Burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH with military honors. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.