Richard D. Kline age 50 passed away suddenly Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Kalamazoo. He was born August 10, 1967 in Ionia, MI the son of Dick and Claudia (Tribble) Kline. Rich married Martha Compton on July 18, 1992 in Albion and she survives.
Rich was a very loud, kind, loving, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who never met a stranger. He enjoyed time spent with his family and friends as well as bass fishing, coyote, deer and coon hunting, drag racing and mowing grass. He also enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers and the Homer Trojans and loved wearing his Crocs. He was content in driving around in his truck on back country roads as well.
In addition to his beloved wife of almost 26 years, Martha, Rich also leaves to cherish his memory his 2 children: Richard James (Cyndi) Kline, Brooke Ashton (Brandon) Kline, 4 grandchildren: Karleigh, Allison, Riley and Nikolas, siblings: Anthony Kline, Keith Kline, Marcie (Dale) Greer and Jason Compton.
Rich’s family will celebrate his life on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at J. Kevin Tidd funeral Home where they will receive visitors beginning at 11AM until the time of service at 1PM officiated by loving family friend Aaron Blair. He will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery, Albion.
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