Richard Ernest Summerfelt, 71, husband of Karen (Seiters) Summerfelt, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Suburban Woods Nursing Home.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Walter and Pearl (Engle) Summerfelt.
Richard proudly served in the United States Navy where he was a member of the SEABEES. He was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School class of 1970. Rich was loved music and NASCAR. He was in a band and played bass guitar. Rich was a diehard Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan.
Surviving along with his wife Karen, are his sons Richard Weidner, companion of Pam; George Summerfelt; James Summerfelt, husband of Christie; and Christopher Summerfelt; step children Kristen Angelisanti, Rachelle Sickler, and Bradley Angelisanti; sister Deborah Sminkey; wife of the late Kenneth; grandchildren Ryan, companion of Casandra, Cole, Luke, Adie, companion of Andrea, Natalie, wife of Nick Burns, and Madison; great grandchildren Amelia Rose and Joseph Owen; and his ex-wife Cheryl A. (Weidner) Summerfelt. He is predeceased by his sister Judith Dotterer.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 1:00PM at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Pottstown, with Pastor Rod Hawkins officiating.