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Richard "Richie" Allen Kodat
Born: 4/6/1944
Died: 4/16/2025
Age: 81
Community: Davison, MI
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Richard Allen Kodat (Richie), age 81, of Davison, passed away peacefully, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting Richard’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
Born on April 6, 1944, in Flint, Michigan, Richard was the beloved son of Frank and Joy (Broome) Kodat. He was a proud and dedicated employee of the Buick Factory, where he worked for 30 years before retiring.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman who found great joy in hunting and fishing. He especially loved his fishing trips to Canada with his good friend, Bill Higgins. He cherished the time spent at his summer home on Bellaire Lake and at his brother Gordon’s cabin in Mancelona, Michigan, where many lasting memories were made.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Janice Kodat; his brother, Ted Kodat; his sister, Kathy Mead; and his many in-laws: Elmer Skym, Bob Tolbert, Bob French, Marilyn Dingo, Betty French, Carol Thick, Faye Richmond, Barb Richmond, and Brenda Cumpton. Richard also leaves behind numerous special nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart, and his special friend Charlie Boone.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Joy Kodat; his sister, Paula Skym; his brothers, Gordon Kodat and Jim Finley; his uncle, Dennis Green; and his grandparents, Leo and Leona Green.
Richard’s legacy of love for the outdoors, commitment to family, and strong work ethic will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Special thank you to Swan Hospice. |
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