Arthur J. Rick Sr.
Hemlock, Michigan
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the age of 71 years.
Arthur was born August 23, 1946, in Saginaw to the late Arthur and Sadie (Allen) Rick. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1968. On September 12, 1970 he married the love of his life Bonnie Pasterz. He retired from General Motors after 30 years.
Arthur cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and his dog Peaches. He always put his family first and was a devoted husband. He will fondly be remembered by those who knew him for his giving and gentle nature. He enjoyed fishing and camping in Greenville where he made many dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Michael Pasterz Jr.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Bonnie; children, Stephen (Julie) Rick, Dennis (Julayne) Rick, Sandy (Scott) Sherbino-Boyer, and Arthur (Julie) Rick Jr.; grandchildren, Olivia, Ellen, Kyle, Ashley, Aaron (Roxanne), Kaitlyn, Jessica, Dave (Elisa), Kelsey, Kaylee, and Lucas; great-grandchildren, Madison and Liam; his twin sister, Susan (Richard) Skuczas; siblings-in-law, Sharon (William) Moeller and Margaret Pasterz; his nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends, Ronald and Donna Martin.
Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at St. Peter Lutheran Church 2461 N. Raucholz. Rev. Dr. William Morris will officiate with burial in Richland Township Cemetery under the auspices of VFW Post 7302 Hemlock/Merrill. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at W.L. Case & Company 201 N. Miller Rd. and again on Saturday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Arthur Rick Sr., please visit our Tribute Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arthur
J
Rick Sr 2018.SOURCE
Death notice for the town of: Merrill, state: MI