Lawrence Feldkamp

Lawrence R. Feldkamp “Larry”, 81, formerly of Vermilion, died on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Northwest Ohio Hospice in Toledo after a brief illness. He was born July 16, 1941 in Lorain, Ohio to Margaret Feldkamp (nee Kramer) and George Feldkamp and was the baby of ten.  He had been a Vermilion resident for 47 years, prior to moving to Perrysburg in 2019. Larry graduated from Lorain High and became a union electrician with the local IBEW 129 out of Lorain, Ohio.  Larry was married to the love of his life, Christine Feldkamp (nee Gessner) for 52 years before her passing in 2020. Larry was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Vermilion where he was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a Eucharistic Minister.  He was quite the softball player in his day and was known for hitting the ball out of the park on a regular basis.  He loved his Ohio sports teams and enjoyed watching and "yelling" at them through the television set or in person when he had the chance.   He took even more enjoyment from watching his kids and grandchildren take part in their sports and activities.  He enjoyed bowling, boating and fishing on Lake Erie, playing cards with friends, volunteering with the Knights of Columbus and at the soup kitchen.  Most recently, he enjoyed doing puzzles, walking, being with friends and family, and going to church with his son and his family. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn (Patrick) Chappuies of Blissfield, MI; son, Michael (Laura) Feldkamp of Perrysburg, OH; grandchildren, Emily, Nathan, Claire, Paige, and Wade; brothers, Dick Feldkamp, of Lorain, OH and Ron Feldkamp of Lorain OH; his sister-in-law Diane Valerius (nee Gessner) of Vermilion, OH, brother-in-law, Chuck (Judy) Gessner of Hoggenville, KY, sister-in-law, Gail Gessner of Amherst, OH; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Christine Feldkamp (nee Gessner) of Vermilion, OH; his parents, Margaret (nee Kramer) and George Feldkamp; brothers, Jim (Toni) Feldkamp, Jerry (Dolly) Feldkamp, George (Do) Feldkamp; sisters, Marybelle (James) Broadfoot, Charlotte (Rudy) Engrish, Elaine (Don) Priebe, Janet (Joe) Serfozo and his sister-in-laws Josie Feldkamp and Elaine Feldkamp, brother-in-laws Fred Gessner and Ed Valerius.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 4 to 8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.  Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089.   Interment will follow at Brownhelm Cemetery, Vermilion followed by a luncheon.

The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com <http://www.riddlefuneralhome.com/>.