Richard O. Fessenden

January 29, 1951 - August 27, 2021

Richard “Ric” Owen Fessenden, 70, of Beloit, WI passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 29, 1951 in Stoughton, WI, the son of Owen and Edith (Anderson) Fessenden. Ric was a 1969 graduate of South Beloit High School. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Sharon Gilbertson on July 11, 1969 in Old Stone Church, Rockton, IL. Ric was formerly employed by United Industries for many years, retiring from Hansen Pipe in April 2013. He was a Coachman Car Club member. Ric loved old cars, hot rods and fishing. Family was his number one priority. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; daughters, Shonedra (David) Steele of Beloit, WI and Shilain (Jeff) Maldonis of Beloit, WI; grandchildren, Cody (Shannon) Steele, Dylan (Cassidy) Steele and Taylor Steele all of Beloit, WI ; great grandchildren, Veda May Flewelling, Miller James Steele and Cullen Henry Steele all of Beloit, WI; brother, Robert (Connie) Fessenden of Wyocena, WI; sister, Vicky (Gary) Cody of Stevens Point, WI; brothers-in-law, Darrel (Julie) Gilbertson and Dwayne (Kelly) Gilbertson; and several nieces, nephews and many close friends. Ric was predeceased by his parents; brother, Randy Fessenden; and brother-in-law, Dennis Gilbertson. A Celebration of Life for Ric will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Preservation Park, 3444 S. Riverside Dr., Beloit, WI. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.