Richard Wayne VanSickle was born on July 7, 1938 to Mary Ione VanSickle (Hambruch) in Detroit, MI. After graduating from Eastern High School he worked for the State of Michigan for 30+ years. He spent his life taking care of his family, bowling, gardening and supporting the Tigers and Red Wings, especially when they were winning. In retirement he enjoyed going to the casino, eating out, reading and going to the movies.
Richard passed away May 3, 2021 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ethel, mother Mary, father AJ, sister MaryBeth, brothers William and Carl [Butch] and in-laws Norma & Carl May.
He is survived by children Bryan & Holly VanSickle, daughter in-law DeAnn VanSickle, grandchildren Mara (Austin) Hill & Ethan VanSickle, niece Erin (Kevin) Tryon, great-nieces Megan (Sam) Baker, Darien Holden and Lauren (Chris) Seyka, sister Janell (James) Holden, sisters in-law MaryLou and Jan VanSickle, brother in-law Mike Pluger, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity at www.habitat.org
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18