Richard fought with courage to the end and was born to Eternal Life on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 80. Survived by his loving sister Christine (Henry) Speth, nieces and nephews; Janet (John) Riggio, Annette (Kenya) Stafford, Robert Gerhard, Kailey Stafford, Paige Reiskytl and Brandon Steen. Richard is also survived by his son in law, DJ Kertscher and granddaughter, Dana Kertscher. Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, parents, Anton and Anne Fantelli, brother Ronnie Fantelli and niece Carolyn Steen.
He was a loving husband, brother, uncle, grandpa. He was very close to his sister Christine, a bond that will never be broken.
A Vietnam Veteran, Richard proudly served in the United State Marine Corps, from 1962-1966.
He will always be loved, remembered and missed.
Services will be held privately.
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