Richard "Dick" McFeters

McFeters Richard L. "Dick" McFeters, age 79, of Ham Lake, died November 26. He was predeceased by parents, Jessie and John McFeters; brother, Glen; and much loved grandson, Aaron Richard Volbert. Survived by wife, Phyllis; daughter, Linda; sons, R.T. and Rand McFeters; grandchildren, Sean, Cody, Courtney and Ceilaigh; brother, Dale; sisters, Doris and Marcie; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Dick has been challenged by pain, hearing loss and heart problems since his retirement in 1989. His pain is gone, but he will be tremendously missed. Dick grew up in Minneapolis, active in Boy Scouts, was an Eagle Scout and volunteering for the Red Cross. Graduated from Central High School, worked as a locksmith at Gardner Hardware until May, `04, when he joined the Navy, served in Saipan until the end of WWII. After his discharge, he attended the U. of M., volunteering for the Red Cross, teaching swimming at Woodhill Country Club weekends. He became a full time employee of the Red Cross as his finished at the Univ. beginning his life-long commitment to the First Aid, CPR and Watersafety Red Cross programs. Promoting cooperation between agencies and safety in all areas of life (swimming, boating, camping) was a passion. He worked with the Heart Assoc. when CPR was new to see that both accepted the certification of the other. He served as Dir. of Safety Services for the Minneapolis Chap. of the Red Cross until Aug., 1980, when he accepted the position of Dir. of Safety Services for the Red Cross Far Eastern Area, living in Japan, covering Japan, Korea, Philippians, Guam, etc. He primary responsibility was training of the Am. military, but worked with many local nationals as time permitted. He retired in Aug. of 1989 and returned to Minn. In 1995 he and his wife volunteering to help her elderly aunt in Calif. and they continued that help until the aunts death when they again were full time Minn. residents. Memorials to the Mpls. Chapter of the Am. Red Cross preferred. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, 2 PM, gathering of family & friends on hour prior at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd 763-767-1000

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Richard "Dick" McFeters

November 30, 2003

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Richard "Dick" McFeters

November 30, 2003

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