Richard, of Perry, Michigan passed away on June 4, 2016, after a short bout of cancer.
He was preceded in death by father, Derwood Dickinson; mother, Thelma McManus; stepmother, Gloria Dickinson; and son-in-law Jim Baker.
He is survived by wife, June; daughter, Lori Baker of East Lansing; brothers, Larry (Tammy) of Kansas City, Don (Phyllis) of Mason; step-son, Richard (Joyce) Groenink of Hudsonville, Michigan; grandchildren, Jami Baker of Lansing, Dustin Baker of Arlington, Virginia, Mark (Stacy) Groenink, Ruth (Jayme) Gifford, all of Hudsonville, Michigan; several nieces; nephews; and great grandchildren.
Dick was a lifelong resident of mid-Michigan, living in Okemos and then Perry. He graduated from Okemos High School and was a proud graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Agriculture. Dick had a love of farming and lived for tilling the soil, planting and harvesting the crops.
He was active in 4-H, FFA and showed horses, beef cattle and sheep with great success. He served as a longtime superintendent of sheep at both the Ingham County Fair and Michigan State Fair. He was also a past president of the American Cheviot Sheep Society.
He was a member of the Okemos Masonic Lodge All Color Tractor Club and County Line Tractor Club.
Dick was a NASCAR fan, enjoyed fishing and time on the water, and was a big Spartan fan. He and June enjoyed wintering in Florida. Dick will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate to know him.
Funeral Service was held June 7, 2016 at West Locke Wesleyan Church, Williamston, MI with Rev. Michael A. Black officiating. Interment will follow at Rowley Cemetery, Williamston, MI.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dick's honor to the Michigan FFA Foundation, Merrill Hall of Agriculture, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel.
He was preceded in death by father, Derwood Dickinson; mother, Thelma McManus; stepmother, Gloria Dickinson; and son-in-law Jim Baker.
He is survived by wife, June; daughter, Lori Baker of East Lansing; brothers, Larry (Tammy) of Kansas City, Don (Phyllis) of Mason; step-son, Richard (Joyce) Groenink of Hudsonville, Michigan; grandchildren, Jami Baker of Lansing, Dustin Baker of Arlington, Virginia, Mark (Stacy) Groenink, Ruth (Jayme) Gifford, all of Hudsonville, Michigan; several nieces; nephews; and great grandchildren.
Dick was a lifelong resident of mid-Michigan, living in Okemos and then Perry. He graduated from Okemos High School and was a proud graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Agriculture. Dick had a love of farming and lived for tilling the soil, planting and harvesting the crops.
He was active in 4-H, FFA and showed horses, beef cattle and sheep with great success. He served as a longtime superintendent of sheep at both the Ingham County Fair and Michigan State Fair. He was also a past president of the American Cheviot Sheep Society.
He was a member of the Okemos Masonic Lodge All Color Tractor Club and County Line Tractor Club.
Dick was a NASCAR fan, enjoyed fishing and time on the water, and was a big Spartan fan. He and June enjoyed wintering in Florida. Dick will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate to know him.
Funeral Service was held June 7, 2016 at West Locke Wesleyan Church, Williamston, MI with Rev. Michael A. Black officiating. Interment will follow at Rowley Cemetery, Williamston, MI.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dick's honor to the Michigan FFA Foundation, Merrill Hall of Agriculture, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel.
Richard, of Perry, Michigan passed away on June 4, 2016, after a short bout of cancer.
He was preceded in death by father, Derwood Dickinson; mother, Thelma McManus; stepmother, Gloria Dickinson; and son-in-law Jim Baker.
He is survived by wife, June; daughter, Lori Baker of East Lansing; brothers, Larry (Tammy) of Kansas City, Don (Phyllis) of Mason; step-son, Richard (Joyce) Groenink of Hudsonville, Michigan; grandchildren, Jami Baker of Lansing, Dustin Baker of Arlington, Virginia, Mark (Stacy) Groenink, Ruth (Jayme) Gifford, all of Hudsonville, Michigan; several nieces; nephews; and great grandchildren.
Dick was a lifelong resident of mid-Michigan, living in Okemos and then Perry. He graduated from Okemos High School and was a proud graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Agriculture. Dick had a love of farming and lived for tilling the soil, planting and harvesting the crops.
He was active in 4-H, FFA and showed horses, beef cattle and sheep with great success. He served as a longtime superintendent of sheep at both the Ingham County Fair and Michigan State Fair. He was also a past president of the American Cheviot Sheep Society.
He was a member of the Okemos Masonic Lodge All Color Tractor Club and County Line Tractor Club.
Dick was a NASCAR fan, enjoyed fishing and time on the water, and was a big Spartan fan. He and June enjoyed wintering in Florida. Dick will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate to know him.
Funeral Service was held June 7, 2016 at West Locke Wesleyan Church, Williamston, MI with Rev. Michael A. Black officiating. Interment will follow at Rowley Cemetery, Williamston, MI.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dick's honor to the Michigan FFA Foundation, Merrill Hall of Agriculture, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel.
He was preceded in death by father, Derwood Dickinson; mother, Thelma McManus; stepmother, Gloria Dickinson; and son-in-law Jim Baker.
He is survived by wife, June; daughter, Lori Baker of East Lansing; brothers, Larry (Tammy) of Kansas City, Don (Phyllis) of Mason; step-son, Richard (Joyce) Groenink of Hudsonville, Michigan; grandchildren, Jami Baker of Lansing, Dustin Baker of Arlington, Virginia, Mark (Stacy) Groenink, Ruth (Jayme) Gifford, all of Hudsonville, Michigan; several nieces; nephews; and great grandchildren.
Dick was a lifelong resident of mid-Michigan, living in Okemos and then Perry. He graduated from Okemos High School and was a proud graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Agriculture. Dick had a love of farming and lived for tilling the soil, planting and harvesting the crops.
He was active in 4-H, FFA and showed horses, beef cattle and sheep with great success. He served as a longtime superintendent of sheep at both the Ingham County Fair and Michigan State Fair. He was also a past president of the American Cheviot Sheep Society.
He was a member of the Okemos Masonic Lodge All Color Tractor Club and County Line Tractor Club.
Dick was a NASCAR fan, enjoyed fishing and time on the water, and was a big Spartan fan. He and June enjoyed wintering in Florida. Dick will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate to know him.
Funeral Service was held June 7, 2016 at West Locke Wesleyan Church, Williamston, MI with Rev. Michael A. Black officiating. Interment will follow at Rowley Cemetery, Williamston, MI.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dick's honor to the Michigan FFA Foundation, Merrill Hall of Agriculture, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel.
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