Richard (Buckeye) L. Demay's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2021 in Rapid River, Michigan

Richard (Buckeye) L. Demay

February 28, 1953 - August 20, 2021 (68 years old)

Rapid River, Michigan

Richard (Buckeye) L. Demay's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2021 in Rapid River, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home

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Richard (Buckeye) L. Demay

February 28, 1953 - August 20, 2021 (68 years old)

Rapid River, Michigan

Richard L. Demay Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard L. Demay of Rapid River, Michigan, born in Escanaba, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 68, on August 20, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard L. Demay to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter DeMay and Willa DeMay (Lundmark); his parents-in-law, Edwin and Shirley Ettenhofer; and his siblings-in-law, Lisa DeMay and Gregg Johnson.

He is survived by: his former spouse Gail McEachern (Johnson); his wife Becky DeMay (Ettenhofer); his daughter Bridget Larson (Scott); his grandchildren, Gunnar, Ahna, Addie and Clay; his daughter Ginny Menard (Kevin Colavecchi); his grandchildren, Maci, Kaden, Ava, Carter, Giovanni and Joey; his daughter Katie Smith (Matt); his grandchildren, Sophia, Kellan and Nora; his stepdaughter Katie LaCasse (Nick VanWagner); his stepgrandchildren, Zachary and Marleigh; his stepdaughter Mykayla Workman; his stepgrandchildren, Bradley and Taylor; his siblings, Peter DeMay (Bonnie), Dan DeMay (Joan), Bill DeMay (Karen), David DeMay (Tracey Meyers), Bob DeMay (Erin), Cathy Flagstadt (Harold), Joy LaFave (Greg), Nancy Boyer (Mike), Mary DeBenedittis (Paul) and Theresa Kuehl (Don); and his siblings-in-law, Jena Young (Ron), Tim Ettenhofer (Donna) and Valerie Flaherty. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Buckeye's name may be directed to the Dementia and Alzheimer's Association.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home



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1212 Minneapolis Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837

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