Richard Joseph Edelmann

Richard, also known as “R.J.”, was born August 3, 1950 to Harry and Marquerite Edelmann in Wayne County Michigan. He has lived in North Carolina since 1979.

He was a strong and gentle man who never knew a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anyone who would listen. He loved working at the Flea Markets around Thomasville where he was known by many as “Mountain Man”. R.J. was a loving husband to his wife Brenda Sue of 27 years, a loving father to his children and a wonderful grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. We will miss the wonderful, loving man who has graced our lives for all these years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Jeffrey Boan II.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Sue Strickland Edelmann of the home; son, Jim Siewert, step-son, Leslie Hughes and wife Tonya; step-daughter, Eva Coggins; grandchildren, Jamie Siewert, Beth Key, Casey Wingrove, Donald Wingrove, Tara Hughes, Ryan Hughes; great grandchildren, Blake Boan, Tyler Key; sisters, Mary Siewert, Wendy Siewert; brother, Jay Siewert, step mother, Diana Siewert.

The family will receive friends Saturday, August, 28, 2010 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM at Thomasville Funeral Home followed with a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 PM with Reverend Jimmy Hayden officiating.

The family gratefully acknowledges the wonderful kind services of Hospice of Davidson County during his illness.