Richard
Richard Dooley
Richard ‘Dick’ Dooley of Otsego, Michigan passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Dooley was born May 10, 1944 in Kalamazoo to Robert and Patricia (Cleland) Dooley and was a lifelong resident of the area. In 2009 Dick retired from ARVCO Container where he worked for 30 years as a truck driver. He was a 40 year member of the Otsego Moose Lodge #345.
On March 14, 1970 in Kalamazoo he married Janice King who survives. Also surviving are his children, Robin (Steve) Folk of Otsego, Leroy (Sue) Johnson of Martin, Sherry (Dave) Meyer, Dawn (John) Raulston, Robert Johnson, Richard Dooley, Jr. and Becky (Mike) Staley all of Otsego; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister Betsy (Bob) Scott of FL and a brother Robert (Darlene) Dooley of Beaver Island. Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, James Raulston.
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 26 at 1:00 P.M. at the Otsego Moose Lodge.
Contributions in memory of Dick may be made to Moose Heart or Moose Haven.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Kay Miller Snyder
November 21, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Leroy, Sherry and Dawn I’m so sorry to hear about your dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Janice Wadsworth Keith
November 21, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Janice,Robin, Leroy, Sherri, Dawn, & Stephine. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts & Prayers are with all of you & the rest of the family.
John & Janice Wadsworth Keith
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Phil Lingbeek
November 21, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Robin and Steve Folk. Sorry to hear about your dad passing, both of you are in my thoughts.
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tony and sue christopher
November 21, 2011 at 9:18 pm
Sorry to hear about dick thoughts and prayers for the hole family bobby if you need someone to talk to or need something please give me a call.
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Dee DEE Christopher
November 22, 2011 at 8:42 am
Dawn,,,and the Dooley family,,,so sorry about your father,,,husband,,,great friend,,,my prayers are with you alll,,,,,
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Roger and Pam Doolin
November 22, 2011 at 2:30 pm
What a great loss to the family. Dick was truly a GREAT guy. He took care of everyone, and he still is watching over us all. He will be missed…….
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Dale and Lauri Kling
November 22, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Sherry, Jan and Family,,, Thinking of you at this time of loss. Dick was a super guy, he will be missed.
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Heather,Nick,Jazzy,Abby
November 22, 2011 at 8:45 pm
we love you and will miss you grandpa!! He will always be in our hearts and he will keep watch over all of us. we love you family!!
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conni watkins
November 23, 2011 at 9:23 am
sue im very sorry for your loss god bless you and your family
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Hailey Herbert
November 23, 2011 at 1:08 pm
I love you grandpa and i miss you soo much!! you will always be in my thoughts and prayers i love you
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Ashley Meyer
November 23, 2011 at 5:59 pm
I will miss you G-pa, thank you for always offering a helping hand to anyone who asked, you were such a great man!
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Ken Craft
November 24, 2011 at 11:07 am
Jan, It was such pleasure knowing Dick, and your family. He was truely a good nieghbor and friend to the Craft family. He allway’s seemed to instill a positive side on life. He and his stubby cigars will allway’s be remembered by those who were fortunate to have meet him!!!!
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Carl and Deb Blackwood
November 25, 2011 at 7:20 pm
thoughts and prayers for Richie and family.
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Jacob,Ryelee and Jodie.
November 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Grandpa Dooley Jacob Ryelee and I(Jodie) miss you so much! You were-always will be a wonderful Husband,Son,Dad,Friend and the perfect kind loving Grandpa and Great Grandpa you were to my kids and I!!! We miss you dearly Grandpa Dooley..The lord did not promise that life would be easy,but he did promise to be with us every step of the way…YOUR PRESENCE WE MISS YOUR MEMORY WE TREASURE,LOVING YOU ALWAYS!!FORGETTING YOU NEVER!YOUR SPIRIT WITH ALWAYS BE WITH ME FOREVER IN MY HEART!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOO MUCH GRANDPA..
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On March 14, 1970 in Kalamazoo he married Janice King who survives. Also surviving are his children, Robin (Steve) Folk of Otsego, Leroy (Sue) Johnson of Martin, Sherry (Dave) Meyer, Dawn (John) Raulston, Robert Johnson, Richard Dooley, Jr. and Becky (Mike) Staley all of Otsego; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister Betsy (Bob) Scott of FL and a brother Robert (Darlene) Dooley of Beaver Island. Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, James Raulston.
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 26 at 1:00 P.M. at the Otsego Moose Lodge.
Contributions in memory of Dick may be made to Moose Heart or Moose Haven.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Richard Dooley
Condolence Messages
Kay Miller Snyder
November 21, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Leroy, Sherry and Dawn I’m so sorry to hear about your dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Janice Wadsworth Keith
November 21, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Janice,Robin, Leroy, Sherri, Dawn, & Stephine. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts & Prayers are with all of you & the rest of the family.
John & Janice Wadsworth Keith
Reply
Phil Lingbeek
November 21, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Robin and Steve Folk. Sorry to hear about your dad passing, both of you are in my thoughts.
Reply
tony and sue christopher
November 21, 2011 at 9:18 pm
Sorry to hear about dick thoughts and prayers for the hole family bobby if you need someone to talk to or need something please give me a call.
Reply
Dee DEE Christopher
November 22, 2011 at 8:42 am
Dawn,,,and the Dooley family,,,so sorry about your father,,,husband,,,great friend,,,my prayers are with you alll,,,,,
Reply
Roger and Pam Doolin
November 22, 2011 at 2:30 pm
What a great loss to the family. Dick was truly a GREAT guy. He took care of everyone, and he still is watching over us all. He will be missed…….
Reply
Dale and Lauri Kling
November 22, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Sherry, Jan and Family,,, Thinking of you at this time of loss. Dick was a super guy, he will be missed.
Reply
Heather,Nick,Jazzy,Abby
November 22, 2011 at 8:45 pm
we love you and will miss you grandpa!! He will always be in our hearts and he will keep watch over all of us. we love you family!!
Reply
conni watkins
November 23, 2011 at 9:23 am
sue im very sorry for your loss god bless you and your family
Reply
Hailey Herbert
November 23, 2011 at 1:08 pm
I love you grandpa and i miss you soo much!! you will always be in my thoughts and prayers i love you
Reply
Ashley Meyer
November 23, 2011 at 5:59 pm
I will miss you G-pa, thank you for always offering a helping hand to anyone who asked, you were such a great man!
Reply
Ken Craft
November 24, 2011 at 11:07 am
Jan, It was such pleasure knowing Dick, and your family. He was truely a good nieghbor and friend to the Craft family. He allway’s seemed to instill a positive side on life. He and his stubby cigars will allway’s be remembered by those who were fortunate to have meet him!!!!
Reply
Carl and Deb Blackwood
November 25, 2011 at 7:20 pm
thoughts and prayers for Richie and family.
Reply
Jacob,Ryelee and Jodie.
November 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Grandpa Dooley Jacob Ryelee and I(Jodie) miss you so much! You were-always will be a wonderful Husband,Son,Dad,Friend and the perfect kind loving Grandpa and Great Grandpa you were to my kids and I!!! We miss you dearly Grandpa Dooley..The lord did not promise that life would be easy,but he did promise to be with us every step of the way…YOUR PRESENCE WE MISS YOUR MEMORY WE TREASURE,LOVING YOU ALWAYS!!FORGETTING YOU NEVER!YOUR SPIRIT WITH ALWAYS BE WITH ME FOREVER IN MY HEART!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOO MUCH GRANDPA..
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