Richard
Richard L. Bacon
Richard “Rich” Lawrence Bacon, age 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.
He was born on December 14, 1953, and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1972. On March 13, 1982, Rich married Robin Reich, and they were blessed to experience 39 years of marriage together. Rich worked as a millwright for Graphic Packaging in Kalamazoo for nearly 30 years and as a Realtor at Cornell and Associates in Plainwell for 35 years.
In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, snow skiing and water skiing, watching NASCAR, traveling with his family, volunteering on school boards and church boards, and playing with his grandson. Rich was a generous helper to everyone. He donated blood every time he had the chance, volunteered in multiple positions at church, and was always willing to help with house repairs for his family and friends.
Rich is survived by his wife Robin; daughter Angela (Michael) Grimm; grandson Graham; mother-in-law Bev Reich; siblings Joan Bacon-Boers, Claudia (Ted) Polomcak, Glen Bacon, Joyce (Ben Corda) Reed, and Cathy (John) Lucas; brother-in-law Todd (Monica) Reich; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer and Leora Bacon, and his father-in-law Dale Reich.
The family wishes to thank all of the medical staff who took excellent care of Rich during his illness.
Due to Covid concerns, a graveside service for immediate family has taken place.
The family will hold an outdoor celebration of life service at First Baptist Church of Allegan at a later date.
Donations in memory of Rich may be given to First Baptist Church of Allegan or the American Red Cross.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Bill Davis
December 27, 2021 at 10:59 am
So sorry for your loss. Rich was always a great guy and seemed to get along with everyone. He will be sadly missed.
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Emily Lowry
December 27, 2021 at 11:10 am
I’m so sorry about Rich. It’s still so hard to believe. Robin and Angela, we are praying for both of you and your family as you navigate this super heart breaking time. There is peace in knowing he’s with the Lord but still so hard for everyone here. We are praying for strength, comfort, energy, peace and memories to flood you all.
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Dave & Brenda Grimm
December 27, 2021 at 11:31 am
Our deepest condolences to the Bacon family. Getting to know Rich was a privilege we will never forget.
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Mary Honeysett
December 27, 2021 at 11:38 am
Claudia and Glen, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to both of you.
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Joe and Mercedes Sherman
December 27, 2021 at 11:59 am
I enjoyed connecting with the extended Bacon and Reich families over the years after coming to Otsego in “86”. Rich was a really decent man, and was always friendly. I am so sorry that he has passed, but know that he is with our Lord and in a better place. I’ve been praying when I saw on Facebook that he had to go to the hospital. Your families are in our prayers. Hope we will be able to make the memorial in May.
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Jeff Brand
December 27, 2021 at 2:59 pm
Prayers for the family! Worked with Rich many years at Graphic. Great guy I’m sure he’ll be missed! God Bless!
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Wendy Conner
December 27, 2021 at 3:11 pm
Robin & Angie, please accept our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. We can only imagine what a huge loss this is to your family as it is to our real estate “family” as well. He will certainly be missed, we cannot begin to tell you just how much he meant to each and every one of us and how he touched our lives. We are blessed to have known him.
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Sheri Cooley
December 27, 2021 at 3:41 pm
My sincere condolences to the whole family of Rich Bacon. My heart just aches for you all, as I had been praying for his complete recovery here on earth. God gave him his complete recovery in Heaven!
Please know I continue to lift you all up in prayers now, as in the days ahead. Love you all & hugs.
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Sharon Knowlton
December 27, 2021 at 3:43 pm
Sending condolences to the Bacon family.
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Paul Grimm
December 27, 2021 at 4:42 pm
My heart is breaking for your family. Rich is one of the nicest people we’ve ever had the privilege to know. We are comforted however knowing that Rich is now in a much, much better place resting in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ .
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Lynn Goolsby
December 27, 2021 at 5:31 pm
Worked with Rich at the paper mill as a millwright great guy I also worked with Rich’s dad Spence Bacon my condolences to the family
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Brian Arehart
December 27, 2021 at 5:59 pm
Glen,
Sorry to hear of Rich’s passing.
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Jean Clearwater
December 27, 2021 at 7:17 pm
Robin, so very sorry for yours and your families loss. What a beautiful person Rich was. Prayers.
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Rona and Cindy Roberts
December 27, 2021 at 7:51 pm
We are so sorry for the loss of Rich. He was a kind man and will be missed. God bless you as you lean on him for peace and comfort. You are in our prayers.
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Karen Howrigon
December 27, 2021 at 8:32 pm
Dear Robin and Angela,
So sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dave and Karen
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Marsha Cain
December 29, 2021 at 6:41 am
How sorry we are to learn of Rich’s passing. He was such a kind man, genuinely interested in others and always willing to help. Robin and Angie, we offer up prayers on your behalf as
you grieve his loss. We ask for God to comfort you and carry you in the days ahead and offer you the peace and love that only our Lord can provide.
Marsha and Don Cain
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Carol Watson
December 29, 2021 at 12:52 pm
Robin and family I am so sorry to here of Rich’s passing! My heart goes out to you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Love you Carol
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Julia I Taylor
December 29, 2021 at 9:37 pm
I’m so very sorry for you and your families loss. Rich was a great guy and always had a smile for you. My Prayers and Thoughts for you and the family at this difficult time.
Julie (Lester) Taylor
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Joyce McClellan
January 2, 2022 at 5:24 pm
Thinking of you and your entire family at this difficult time. May GOD wrap his arms around you in comfort. Joyce & Dan McClellan
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David Lee DeCook
January 5, 2022 at 5:41 pm
Such a good man! A valuable team player. Such a big loss!
–Pastor Dave DeCook
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CINDI COOPER
January 9, 2022 at 6:37 pm
Rich was a great Realtor. My condolences to your family.
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Richard Lyon
January 11, 2022 at 10:01 pm
First met Richard and Claudia and Kevin riding Plainwell School bus. I have always had great respect for the “Bacon children “, I had met. Needless to say, I was shocked, awestruck to have heard about Richards passing. I was in Florida at his passing and didn’t find out until today. (1/11/22).
I hadn’t seen Richard in over 48 years, and last year called him up to have him help me list/sell my property. We had enjoyable time reminiscing.
There now is a void, which cannot be filled.
My deepest regret to his Family, children and siblings.
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He was born on December 14, 1953, and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1972. On March 13, 1982, Rich married Robin Reich, and they were blessed to experience 39 years of marriage together. Rich worked as a millwright for Graphic Packaging in Kalamazoo for nearly 30 years and as a Realtor at Cornell and Associates in Plainwell for 35 years.
In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, snow skiing and water skiing, watching NASCAR, traveling with his family, volunteering on school boards and church boards, and playing with his grandson. Rich was a generous helper to everyone. He donated blood every time he had the chance, volunteered in multiple positions at church, and was always willing to help with house repairs for his family and friends.
Rich is survived by his wife Robin; daughter Angela (Michael) Grimm; grandson Graham; mother-in-law Bev Reich; siblings Joan Bacon-Boers, Claudia (Ted) Polomcak, Glen Bacon, Joyce (Ben Corda) Reed, and Cathy (John) Lucas; brother-in-law Todd (Monica) Reich; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer and Leora Bacon, and his father-in-law Dale Reich.
The family wishes to thank all of the medical staff who took excellent care of Rich during his illness.
Due to Covid concerns, a graveside service for immediate family has taken place.
The family will hold an outdoor celebration of life service at First Baptist Church of Allegan at a later date.
Donations in memory of Rich may be given to First Baptist Church of Allegan or the American Red Cross.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Richard L. Bacon
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Bill Davis
December 27, 2021 at 10:59 am
So sorry for your loss. Rich was always a great guy and seemed to get along with everyone. He will be sadly missed.
Reply
Emily Lowry
December 27, 2021 at 11:10 am
I’m so sorry about Rich. It’s still so hard to believe. Robin and Angela, we are praying for both of you and your family as you navigate this super heart breaking time. There is peace in knowing he’s with the Lord but still so hard for everyone here. We are praying for strength, comfort, energy, peace and memories to flood you all.
Reply
Dave & Brenda Grimm
December 27, 2021 at 11:31 am
Our deepest condolences to the Bacon family. Getting to know Rich was a privilege we will never forget.
Reply
Mary Honeysett
December 27, 2021 at 11:38 am
Claudia and Glen, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to both of you.
Reply
Joe and Mercedes Sherman
December 27, 2021 at 11:59 am
I enjoyed connecting with the extended Bacon and Reich families over the years after coming to Otsego in “86”. Rich was a really decent man, and was always friendly. I am so sorry that he has passed, but know that he is with our Lord and in a better place. I’ve been praying when I saw on Facebook that he had to go to the hospital. Your families are in our prayers. Hope we will be able to make the memorial in May.
Reply
Jeff Brand
December 27, 2021 at 2:59 pm
Prayers for the family! Worked with Rich many years at Graphic. Great guy I’m sure he’ll be missed! God Bless!
Reply
Wendy Conner
December 27, 2021 at 3:11 pm
Robin & Angie, please accept our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. We can only imagine what a huge loss this is to your family as it is to our real estate “family” as well. He will certainly be missed, we cannot begin to tell you just how much he meant to each and every one of us and how he touched our lives. We are blessed to have known him.
Reply
Sheri Cooley
December 27, 2021 at 3:41 pm
My sincere condolences to the whole family of Rich Bacon. My heart just aches for you all, as I had been praying for his complete recovery here on earth. God gave him his complete recovery in Heaven!
Please know I continue to lift you all up in prayers now, as in the days ahead. Love you all & hugs.
Reply
Sharon Knowlton
December 27, 2021 at 3:43 pm
Sending condolences to the Bacon family.
Reply
Paul Grimm
December 27, 2021 at 4:42 pm
My heart is breaking for your family. Rich is one of the nicest people we’ve ever had the privilege to know. We are comforted however knowing that Rich is now in a much, much better place resting in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ .
Reply
Lynn Goolsby
December 27, 2021 at 5:31 pm
Worked with Rich at the paper mill as a millwright great guy I also worked with Rich’s dad Spence Bacon my condolences to the family
Reply
Brian Arehart
December 27, 2021 at 5:59 pm
Glen,
Sorry to hear of Rich’s passing.
Reply
Jean Clearwater
December 27, 2021 at 7:17 pm
Robin, so very sorry for yours and your families loss. What a beautiful person Rich was. Prayers.
Reply
Rona and Cindy Roberts
December 27, 2021 at 7:51 pm
We are so sorry for the loss of Rich. He was a kind man and will be missed. God bless you as you lean on him for peace and comfort. You are in our prayers.
Reply
Karen Howrigon
December 27, 2021 at 8:32 pm
Dear Robin and Angela,
So sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dave and Karen
Reply
Marsha Cain
December 29, 2021 at 6:41 am
How sorry we are to learn of Rich’s passing. He was such a kind man, genuinely interested in others and always willing to help. Robin and Angie, we offer up prayers on your behalf as
you grieve his loss. We ask for God to comfort you and carry you in the days ahead and offer you the peace and love that only our Lord can provide.
Marsha and Don Cain
Reply
Carol Watson
December 29, 2021 at 12:52 pm
Robin and family I am so sorry to here of Rich’s passing! My heart goes out to you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Love you Carol
Reply
Julia I Taylor
December 29, 2021 at 9:37 pm
I’m so very sorry for you and your families loss. Rich was a great guy and always had a smile for you. My Prayers and Thoughts for you and the family at this difficult time.
Julie (Lester) Taylor
Reply
Joyce McClellan
January 2, 2022 at 5:24 pm
Thinking of you and your entire family at this difficult time. May GOD wrap his arms around you in comfort. Joyce & Dan McClellan
Reply
David Lee DeCook
January 5, 2022 at 5:41 pm
Such a good man! A valuable team player. Such a big loss!
–Pastor Dave DeCook
Reply
CINDI COOPER
January 9, 2022 at 6:37 pm
Rich was a great Realtor. My condolences to your family.
Reply
Richard Lyon
January 11, 2022 at 10:01 pm
First met Richard and Claudia and Kevin riding Plainwell School bus. I have always had great respect for the “Bacon children “, I had met. Needless to say, I was shocked, awestruck to have heard about Richards passing. I was in Florida at his passing and didn’t find out until today. (1/11/22).
I hadn’t seen Richard in over 48 years, and last year called him up to have him help me list/sell my property. We had enjoyable time reminiscing.
There now is a void, which cannot be filled.
My deepest regret to his Family, children and siblings.
Reply
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