Loving husband of Mary for 36 years. Treasured father of Chris (Valerie) Starling, Nicole (Ryan) Pichla and Alissa (Stephen Claes) Starling. Proud grandfather of Charlie, Parker, Grayson, Carter and Gabriella. Brother of Alicia (Ron) Hrubiak, Linda (Dan) Willett, Marissa (Guy) Throop, Susie (Matt) McKillop and Diane Priest. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lillian Starling.
Richard was an avid golfer who also enjoyed hunting and fishing. His greatest joy came from his grandchildren, whom he loved spoiling and spending time with every chance he could. He will be truly missed by all of his family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins in White Lake. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road and Thursday at church from 10:00am until the time of the service at 11:00am. There will be a Rosary Service at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 6:00pm.
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