Richard J. Lance, 80 passed away peacefully on November 12, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (nee Waple). He is the loving brother of Patricia Lance, Dianne Blasciuc, and Monica (Bill) Pinkenburg. Richard leaves behind two daughters, Kim (David) Wiland and Kelly (David) Gualtieri. Adoring grandpa of Brian (Jenna) Wiland, Sarah ( Nathan) Beadle, Patricia Wiland, Hannah Gualtieri and Abby Gualtieri and great-grandchildren, Natalie, Charlotte, Beatrix, Shay, Penelope, Lauren and Claire. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road Clinton Township, Michigan from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 16, 2015 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Rd. Sterling Heights Michigan, in state at 9:00 a.m., mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the family would be appreciated.