In Loving Memory of Edward Marquis Richard
The Richard Family Is Announcing
The Passing of Our Dear Loved One.
Edward Marquis Richard
January 15, 2024 / AGE 68 / HOLLAND, MICHIGAN (CARDIAC ARREST)
EDWARD MARQUIS RICHARD
Was born as an identical twin, DECEMBER 7,1955 EDWARD & FRED were the second and third children born to FRED EDWARD RICHARD & LUCILLE FAY RICHARD of LANSING, MICHIGAN.
EDWARD SERVED 10 YEARS IN THE ARMY ACTIVE and RESERVE SERVICES.
EDWARD was stationed in NUREMBERG GERMANY at the same time as his TWIN BROTHER FRED and was STATIONED in BERLIN GERMANY not knowing the chances of seeing each other knowing that they were both in GRAFENWOHR GERMANY HAULING LIVE AMMUNTION FOR LIVE TANK FIRE!!! At the same EXACT time. EDWARD had not seen his twin brother FRED in 7 years.
FRED’S Sergeant called him into the main office and as FRED reported the Sergeant told him to turn around and as he did there stood his twin brother EDWARD MARQUIS RICHARD. Let us just say there was a major PARTY that night and the night after!!
EDWARD loved his pet dogs and loved to feed the birds and all wildlife.
EDWARD was a certified welder by trademark, just LIKE HIS FATHER.
EDWARD’S true passion was for all veterans both young and old!!! EDWARD would cook THANKSGIVING DINNER and invite every VETERAN that he knew over to his home for Thanksgiving Day Dinner. EDWARD had this Thanksgiving Day tradition for many, many years. It is what filled Edward’s heart with joy!!!
EDWARD MARQUIS RICHARD
IS SURVIVED BY
His Wife (Susie Richard) Holland, MI
His Son (Stephen Richard) & (Christine) Oak Ridge, N.J., Son ( Philip Richard) Wayne, N.J.
Son (Robert Richard) & (Jolene) Waldron, Arkansas, Son (Spencer) & (Michacia) North Carolina. Son (Edward Richard Jr.) PA.
MOTHER: (Faith Richard) Lansing, MI
Brother (Bryan Richard) & (Joan) Charlotte, MI. (TWIN) BROTHER (FRED RICHARD & (Be’dee)) Dillsboro, IN. Sister (Linda Austin) & Sister (Tamela Tirone) & (Lawrence) Southhaven, MS.
EDWARD also has (8 grandchildren & many NIECES & NEPHEWS).
EDWARD MARQUIS RICHARD
Is Preceded in Death By
FATHER: FRED EDWARD RICHARD
MOTHER: LUCILLE FAY (CROUN)
GRANDFATHER: MARQUIS D. RICHARD
GRANDMOTHER: ELIZABETH (BETH) RICHARD
Grandfather: Melvin Butcher
Grandmother: Miller Butcher
And many other RELATIVES!!!
EDWARD MARQUIS RICHARD
MEMORIES WILL LIVE ON FOREVER
IN THE HEARTS OF MANY!!!
Arrangements are by the Dykstra Funeral Homes – Mulder Chapel.
Cremation will take place and burial will be in the Fort Custer National Cemetery.
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