Richard Lee Silky, Sr passed away August 19, 2021 at the age of 87. Surviving are his wife, Gail Silky; children, Richard Jr, Kathy, and Susan; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Richard loved bass fishing and was active in the Okemos Masonic Lodge #252 and Okemos OES #267. A memorial service will be held at the Okemos Masonic Lodge at 10:00am Friday, September 3, 2021.