Richard Edwin Sidam

Richard Edwin Sidam, of Mount Morris, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his residence. He was 76 years old.

Born December 21, 1949, in Flushing, he was the son of Arthur and Mildred (Hanes) Sidam. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and retired from General Motors where he worked in assembly. He ran cross country in high school and was inducted into the Montrose High School Hall of Fame, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, playing cards especially poker, he loved watching football, watching movies, watching and reading old western movies and novels. He loved music and had an extensive collection of records that he liked to get out and play on Sunday’s. He was quite a jokester and had a wonderful sense of humor. Most of all he loved his family and time spent with them, especially his grandchildren.

Richard is survived by his wife of 44 years, Julia D. Sidam; his children Gina Phelps (Scott), Richard Sidam (Amy), Edwin Sidam (Trina) and Corinna Thayer (Leonard); a sister Leora Sidam; a brother Art Sidam (Marilyn); 11 grandchildren Autumn, Dayton, Hunter, Scotty, Sammie, Easton, Evryn, Isaak, Tabitha, Selena and Mason; two great grandchildren Onastasia and Alexandria; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother David and two sisters Sharon and Shirley.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1:00pm at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, where military honors will be performed to conclude service. Visitation will be held from 11:00am until time of the service.