John Patrick Rich Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Patrick Rich Jr. (Belmont, Michigan), who passed away on November 24, 2019, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John and Ethel Rich Sr. (McGee); his wife Gail; and his brothers, William R. Rich, Joseph E. Rich and James L. Rich.
He is survived by: his children, Lynne Ackerman, John Patrick Rich III (Liz) and Tom Rich (Tracie); his grandchildren, Alyson Schaafsma (Adam), Tommy Rich, Ryan Rich, Mackenzie Rich (Tyler Gruszka) and John Patrick Rich IV (Ty Fessell); his great grandchild Oliver Schaafsma; and his siblings, Ethel Thebo (Robert), Shirley Lawton, Barbara Herring, Robert W. Rich, Mary Jane Storey, Betty Rich, Carol Morehouse (James), Joan Lipscomb (Berry) and Judy Bennett (Larry).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Santa Claus Girls, c/o The Grand Rapids Press, 3102 Walker Ridge Dr. NW, Walker, MI 49544.
