"We are very thankful to have been friends with Rich and to be continued friends with Linda. Rich loves Jesus, was a caring family man, loved golf and fishing, and of course, Linda. We will miss you, Rich. ?? Ed & Becky Berg "
In loving memory of
Richard A. Feaster
November 29, 1946 - August 5, 2022
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Richard's name to Hospice of the Heartland or to the Kossuth County Cancer Foundation.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Grace Church in Algona. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Grace Church in Algona.
Richard Allan Feaster was born November 29, 1946, in Bradgate, Iowa, the son of Wendell and Darlene (Knutson) Feaster. He grew up in Bradgate and his family later moved to Algona where he attended school. Rich graduated from the Algona High School in 1965 and went on to attend Mason City Junior College graduating in 1967.
On December 3, 1967, Richard was united in marriage to VaLora Kueck. They lived in Algona and raised two children. VaLora died April 23, 1988. Richard was later married to Linda Patterson on November 8, 1992, in Algona.
Rich worked in auto parts and fiberglass manufacturing. He worked at Brougham Manufacturing in Algona and Dodgen Industries in Humboldt for many years. Richard and Linda started and ran Mobile Concepts in Algona from 1996 to 2008, when they sold the business and retired.
Rich enjoyed playing golf, traveling the United States and one of his highlight trips was to Israel with his wife in 2012, was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching baseball and football. He was an active member of Grace Church and was a past member of the Algona Kiwanis and Algona Rotary Clubs.
Richard died Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center at the age of 75.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Feaster of Algona; children, Shelley Reinhart-Purdin of Carlisle, OH; Jeff Feaster of Humboldt; step-children, Angie Patterson and Frank Trode of Rochester, MN; Aaron and Amy Patterson of Folly Beach, SC; seven grandchildren, Lauren Reinhart, Jenna Reinhart, Megan Purdin, Zayn Feaster, Noah Patterson-LaBaw, Micah Patterson-LaBaw and Jasmine Patterson-LaBaw and a sister, Kathy and Bill Sigsbee of Port Charlotte, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, VaLora.
Tributes
"Richards family - Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Richard had a beautiful singing voice, he sang at our wedding. Our sincere sympathy, John & Carol Hjelmeland"
"Linda and family! I?m so very sorry for your loss! May all your memories sustain you in the weeks to come! God bless! "
"Grew up knowing Rich as a member of our huge clan. Always played softball together at reunions, and enjoyed all of those great homemade food dishes the families brought. "
"Linda and family Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss of Rich. I truly enjoyed and cherished the time I got to spend with Rich at Grace church. He was a Godly and compassionate man and he helped me with my spiritual journey. When I was going though tough times he always had my back and supported me. I will always remember his friendship. "
"Linda, Shelly and Jeff you have our deepest sympathy. Richard loved watching Jeff race and Zayn wrestle. I know he will continue watching over all of his family. RIP Richard. Pete and Julie"
"I always enjoyed my visits with Rich. He enjoyed his retirement and getting the opportunity to travel and golf. Linda and family you have my sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "