On March 2, 1974 he married his wife of 41 years, Pennie Parker. Rick farmed with his father until 1977 when he began driving truck. He spent many years hauling grain before driving for Rybicki Trucking. Rick enjoyed baseball, raising beef cattle, and farming. He was a member of the Eden United Brethren Church.
Rick is survived by his wife Pennie, sons James (Lindsey) Brownlee of Charlotte, Ricky Brownlee of Leslie, and daughter Dawn (Adam) Fogg also of Leslie; grandchildren Adriana, Carter & Logan; brother Larry (Cynthia) Brownlee and sister Sheri Lee (Dave) Dunsmore.
Funeral Service will be held at Eden United Brethren Church, 1938 Eden Rd., Mason, MI Wednesday, March 11 at 11:00 am with a visitation one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers donations in Rick’s memory can be made to the Eden United Brethren Church of Mason, MI.
