Richard was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He retired from Consumers Power after 33 years of service. In September of 1962, he married Marceil after the loss of her first husband in an automobile accident, and took in her 2 children (Kathy and Shawn) as his own.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Elva Freiberg; son Shawn Weaver; 3 sisters, Emma Jean, Elva Louise and Nora Lou; 1 brother, Eugene.
Richard is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marceil; children, Ernest (Mary) Freiberg, Elizabeth (Dean) Dangremond, Kathy Joppie and Bobbi Weaver (Daughter-in-Law); 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn Myers and Mary Jane Mitchell; brothers, Thomas Freiberg and James Freiberg; many extended family and friends.
A memorial gathering will take place Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 1-4:00pm at Overisel Reformed Church, 4706 142nd Ave., Holland.
A graveside service with Military Honors will take place in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland EMS Services
An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com.
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