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Walter Loren Richards
Born: 5/27/1927
Died: 2/24/2018
Age: 90
Community: Bancroft, MI
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Walter Loren Richards, 90, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County on Saturday, February 24, 2018. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 2-5pm at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Final rest with Military Honors will take place in the Byron Cemetery on June 16, 2018 at 12-noon.
Walt was born in Cohoctah, Michigan on May 27, 1927 to the late Stowel Daniel and Emma Ethel (Spiece) Richards. He attended Byron Schools and entered the United States Navy on July 31, 1945, he was honorably discharged on July 31, 1947. On October 9, 1954 Walter married Barbara Lee Winzer in Fenton, and together raised three daughters. Walt spent most of his working career as a truck driver, hauling milk and cattle early in his life.
Walter is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara, his daughters; Sara (Chris) Price, Kathryn Perez (Steven), and Martha Richards. His grandchildren; Martha (Greg) Nolkemper, Crystle (Arnold) Martin, Audrey (Jessie) Yeager, Katie (Jenna Gutierrez) Kent, and Joanna (Jeremy) Luchenbill. His great-grandchildren; Collin, Broadrick, Madilyn, Isabell, Devon, Corissa, and Jylian. His Sister, Doris Boillat, also many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Elizabeth Corwin, and brother, Wilbur Richards.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to the Hospice House of Shiawassee County.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at WatkinsFuneralHomes.com |
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3/3/2018 |
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| Memorial gathering from 2-5pm at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. |
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