Richard was born on December 13, 1926 to Leslie Gibbs and Winifred Walsh in Windsor, Canada. In January 1945, while still in High School, he was drafted into the army and served in Pearl Harbor. Richard received a high school diploma from Arthur Hills High School in June 1945. On August 28, 1948 Richard married his high school sweetheart, Helen Mae Gustely at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City. They held their wedding reception at the Traverse City Park Place. Richard attended Western University and received a Bachelor's degree in 1951.
Richard leaves behind a family who will miss him very much; his son, Richard Gibbs Jr. and wife, Nancy, his daughter, Connie Romain and husband, Ron, his daughter, Kathy Harwick and husband, Rick, his daughter, Mary Putman and husband, Dave. He also has 13 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Richard will always be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father & grandfather, loyal friend and all around great guy! He had a deep faith in God and was prepared for his eventual death. Richard said his greatest accomplishment was his family. He loved his wife & family very much. On May 27, 2019 he went to be with the Lord.
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