Richard L. Fellion, 95, passed away January 13, 2020 at the Bruce McCandless Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center in Florence, Colorado. Born in Pueblo, November 16, 1924 to Fred and Delia (Lucier) Fellion. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Rupar) Fellion and his brothers, Edwin, Glenn, henry, and Donald. Survived by sister, Marian Rhoades of Sioux Falls, SD, and his children; Richard (Mary Kay Jerman) Fellion of Colorado Springs, Debi (Joseph) Fellion-Delecki of Myrtle Beach, SC, Sue Fellion (David Overbey) of Pueblo West, and Robert Fellion of Pueblo, grandchildren Kathryn Fellion of Los Angeles, CA, Courtney Fellion of Oakland, CA, Erica Fellion of Sherman Oaks, CA, Gannon (Kathy) Harvey, Pueblo West, Julie Fellion, Pueblo West, great grandchild Rowan Harvey, and numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family members. He lived through the Great Depression, graduated Central High School, survived the fierce fighting to end World War II in Europe, and retired after 38 years of employment at the CF&I Steel Mill. He started his second “career” building rentals and acquiring animals on his “South Forty” by Minnequa Lake. He loved animals all his life; he loved fishing, hunting, camping, and seeking out old gold mines in the mountains of Colorado; he was always there to help those in need and loved his family. We cherish the time he spent with us. We thank all who felt affection for him through his last years and mourn his passing together. Please join us for an informal memorial gathering on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home, Pueblo, Co. Online condolences may be made with www.tgmccarthy.com. Donations in his name to support veterans services or animal welfare charities would be appreciated.
