Richard Kendera

Richard "Dick" Kendera, 75, of Vermilion, passed Dec. 2, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain after courageous battle with cancer. Dick was born November 28, 1941 in Cleveland, OH, and had been a Vermilion resident since 1970, moving from Avon Lake. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. Richard married to his high school sweetheart, Donna (nee Shoup) in 1964. He worked for Kendera Construction for 50 years, retiring in 2013. He was a member of the American Legion Post 397, AMVETS Post 22, and the VFW Post 7576 where he was the Commander for over 10 years. Dick also enjoyed bowling and all outdoor activities, especially hunting, fishing, and boating. He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Donna (nee Shoup) of Vermilion; daughter, Kimberly (Dan) Kelley of Sandusky; grandchildren, Christopher (Stephanie) Knapp, Zachary Ball, step-grandchildren, Lara Kelley, and Tiffany Decker; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Paul) Frankiewitz of Sheffield Lake; brother, James (Pat) Kendera of Avon Lake; nieces and nephews, Dave, Tom, Cheryl, and Dawn; and many great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen (nee Durk) Kendera; sister, Judy Kendera; and brother Lawrence Kendera. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion from noon until the time of a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 pm. Reverend Kelly Brill will officiate. The Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct Military Honors prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society Ohio Division Inc. 10501 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.