Richard Curtis Bricault (Dick), age 91 of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Dick was born on September 24, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan to Anna L. (Zito) and Raymond H. Bricault.
Dick graduated from Saint Joseph’s Catholic High School in 1948 and shortly thereafter he joined the United States Army, earning the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Good Conduct Medal.
He married his beautiful bride, Helen, on the military base while stationed in Panama on August 16, 1952. They were married for nearly seventy years.
Upon his return from the military, Dick returned to work for Daniel’s Jewelers in Saginaw as a salesman. He was such a valued employee that he would become the manager, and later owner of the Daniel’s Jewelers in Ann Arbor. He was known to many around Ann Arbor not only as Dick, but also as “Mr. Daniels”.
Dick was not only an excellent businessman, but also an avid golfer, and had a passion for bowling. He was a dedicated fan of the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Tigers, and Michigan football. Dick was a wonderful father and grandfather, and enjoyed attending his childrens’and grandchildrens’ many sporting events. He and Helen loved traveling, especially to Hawaii and Mexico. They enjoyed their time with friends at the Pittsfield Senior Center playing bingo and going on casino trips.
Dick is also remembered for his philanthropy. He enjoyed his daily walks around Ann Arbor, picking up loose change and bottles. He would take the funds collected and donate them to help those less fortunate. He also volunteered at St Joseph Mercy Hospital working in the mail room. Dick and Helen are members of St. Thomas Catholic Church, where Dick ushered for many years.
Dick is survived by his wife, Helen (Spears) Bricault, children, Kathy Spicer (Dave), Judy Greca (Ed), Rick Bricault, Steve Bricault (Mary), Cindy Fischer (Mike), Beth Newsted (Don), and Marie Marsh (Steve). Dick also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren, a sister in law, and her husband, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his father, Raymond H. Bricault, from whom he inherited his passion of painting and drawing, and telling jokes, his loving mother, Anna L. (Zito) Bricault, and his 9 siblings.
A visitation for Dick will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Muehlig Funeral Chapel, 403 S 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. A rosary service will occur Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM, 403 S 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. A visitation will occur Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM at St Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth St, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. A funeral mass will immediately follow visitation.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dick’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
