Richard John Deptula, 75, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his residence after a brief illness.
Richard was born September 27, 1940 in Lorain and had been a lifelong resident.
He graduated from Lorain High School and served in the US Army.
He worked for Ohio Edison as a meter reader. He previously owned Richard’s Petal Shop in Lorain, and worked for Zelek’s florist and Lorain Products.
Richard was a huge circus enthusiast and an avid collector of circus memorabilia. He even had a circus model built in his basement and enjoyed hosting circus performers at his home. He was the past president of the Circus Fans Association of America and was a member of the Circus Model Builders, and the Circus Historical Society. He was also a member of Nativity BVM Church in Lorain.
He is survived by his son, Jason (Valerie) Deptula of Lorain; and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anne Deptula (nee Springowski).
At the request of the family, all services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations may be made to the Circus Fans Association of America, 5537 Beavercrest Drive, Apt 203, Lorain, OH 44053 or Nativity BVM Church, 418 W. 15th Street, Lorain, OH.