Richard Santer Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Santer (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 86, on September 21, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur and Hazel; his siblings, Irene (Bill Oberstadt), William (Betty Winters), Thomas (Lois Thackham) and Kenneth (Arlene Robinson); his cousin Allan Jacobs; his niece Linda Oberstadt (Brian Beitzel); his nephew Paul Santer; his former wife Ruth (Boyce); and his spouse Kristen.
He is survived by: his brother-in-law John Boyce (Carol); his nephew Louis Goodrich (Robin); his sisters-in-law, Julie Boyce and Marie (Boyce); his daughters, Carolyn (Trese) and Catherine (Altenberger); his grandchildren, Andrea, Sarah Trese, Allison, Kristen and Jessica Altenberger; his great grandchildren, Norah, Nadia, Thomas Manville, Andrea, Weston, Kayla, Allison and David Olson; and also Louis Goodrich. He is also survived by two nephews, seven nieces, and many great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ferris State University Dr. Richard and Ruth Santer Scholarship Endowment (https://fundraise.givesmart.com), the Historical Society of Michigan, or the Ferris State University Dr. Richard and Ruth Santer Nature Preserve Endowment.
