Richard Lee Felton, 74, of Wooster died on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Akron City Hospital.
He was born June 26, 1951 in Millersburg to Harold and Rita Butts Felton. On March 8, 1970 he married Ruth Krownapple.
Richard retired from Smithville Manufacturing, as a Set-Up Man.
He loved to race remote control cars, watching his grandchildren play sports and Cleveland Indians baseball.
Richard is survived by his daughters Mary Brenneman (Darrell Keener) of Millersburg, Julie Felton (Keith Browning) of Wooster, and Sherry (Mark) Graser of Wooster; brothers John Felton of Warrior, Alabama and Jim (Stella) Felton of Coshocton; sister Pat (Jim) Merckle of Wooster; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 2 great-grandchildren Rocky Matz and Maddox Graser, and sister-in-law Tiney Felton.
Friends may visit Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 12PM to 2PM at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 2PM with Pastor Arnie Kaufman officiating. Burial will take place at Prairie Township Cemetery in Holmesville.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Sincere condolences to the family.
To Dick’s daughters and family
We are so sorry 😔 to hear about your father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Condolences 🙏 you all are in my prayers. As you all been through so much lately.
Linda and Billy Smith
He was a good guy. Friendly and compassionate. He will be missed. May the family find peace in his peace.
I’m sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. I went to Holmesville elementary school with him and then high school. He was
a great guy and fun to be around. I pray for peace and comfort to his entire family.
Randy Kiser
Dick was a great guy spent many good times with Dick at school and after. Peace be with his family , my prays go out to his family he will be missed.
Sherry, Mark and family, Tim and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of another close relative. You all are in our prayers that God will guide you thru this most difficult time. Also that he will give you the peace and comfort at this time that only he can give.
I was married to his oldest step daughter Mary for the past 38 years