Richard C. Feldmeth, Jr., 54, of Rutherfordton, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Park Ridge Hospital. He was a native of Paramus, New Jersey and was a son of the late Richard Feldmeth, Sr., and Claire Feldmeth of Rutherfordton.
He loved sports, gardening, fishing, cooking, and his family.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Richard Charles Feldmeth, III, and one daughter, Jamie Lee Feldmeth, both of Chicago, IL; one step-son, Larry Steve Peacock, of Ft. Myers, FL; three sisters, Deborah Rath and her husband Ernest of Mt. Pocono, PA, Marie Fladung and her husband Steven of Berthoud, CO, and Cathy Kinter and her husband Jim of Rutherfordton; one brother, David Feldmeth and his wife Dollie Smith-Feldmeth of Hendersonville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:30am, Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forest City.


It was your birthday Sunday and how I miss you my brother. I am so lucky we had the last 5 years to get as close as we did. You will always be in my heart. Love your sister-Ree
Long time i was looking to my host family richard and claire feldmeth, and looking for my brothers rick and david feldmeth , and I can not belive about Rick, I am so sorry and sad I couldnt stay with all of you.
In my heart I hope is not the same family.
love, cecilia ibanez from chile
Rest in Peace my brother and friend. I will miss you for the rest of my time and only pray you are in a better place. Thank You for ALL you have done and been in my life. I was truly blessed to have you as my Big Brother
Sorry to hear this. I am in Spartanburg, SC and love Lake Lure area. Much too young to go, prayers for all concerned
The Board and Staff of the Community Foundation of Henderson County wish to express deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Richard Feldmeth on the sad occasion of his recent passing.
Cathy and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and yours.
Lynn Tate
For all who knew Rick, I am very sorry for your loss. I am praying we can all learn to cope without him.
Claire you and your family are in my prayers
I went to school with Richard and knew his mom Claire. I’m so sorry for your loss
May God bless you and your family David. Each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Stephen