Beloved husband of Carol for over 54 years. Loving father of Nelson (Shirley) Rich, III and Robert (Christia) Rich. Proud grandfather of Hunter, Cruise, Alexa and Aryn. Brother of Janis (Gary) Yager. Brother-in-law of Joan Rich, Barbara (Vincent) Fritz and Robert Scheuring. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Eva Rich and one brother, James Rich.
Mr. Rich retired from General Motors. He was a member of St. Patrick Men's Club, the Knights of Columbus and was a Civil War buff and enthusiast. He had a love for corvettes and enjoyed playing cards, traveling and going to the casino. Nelson will be truly missed by all.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins in White Lake. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 2-8 pm at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road in Highland and Thursday at church from 10:00 am until the time of mass at 11:00 am. There will be a rosary service Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm at the funeral home; followed by reflections from family members. Interment to follow at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens on Thursday at 2:30 pm.
Memorial contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society.
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