Danny Ray Richards

Dan Richards, age 73 of Shelbyville, Michigan, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Dan was preceded in his heavenly journey by his son, Robert John Richards, and his grandson, Nicholas Proxmire.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Richards; four children Dannette Richards (Eric Geiman), Karen (Jeff) Proxmire, Dennis (Jacqueline) Richards, Megan (David) DeWeese; 10 grandchildren Michael Proxmire, Brian Proxmire, Emily Proxmire, Abbigail Leftwich, Brianna Leftwich, Oliver Richards, Charlotte Geiman, Johanna Geiman, Elise Richards, Olivia Richards; one great-grandson, Dean Proxmire; brother, Steven (Barbara) Richards; cousin, Tom Richards; two best friends Robert Kennedy, Gary Williams; and many extended family and friends.

Dan was a worker all of his life. He was a carpet, vinyl, and ceramic tile installer since the age of 17. Dan built three houses and remodeled countless others. He loved the sound of saws and hammers.

Dan was an avid fisherman. He loved the waters of the Ontario Province in Canada where he took his family for vacations and tons of fun-filled memories. He also loved white-tailed deer hunting. He would pitch a tent in two feet of snow and set up camp for himself and his friends to bring home venison.

A memorial Mass celebrating Dan's life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 128 Cedar St., Wayland, MI 49348, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Please join us for a luncheon immediately following the service in the St. Therese Catholic School hall. Dan will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

In memory of Dan and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Therese Catholic School of Wayland, Michigan. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in Dan’s online guest book.