Richard Cascaddan

Richard "Rick" M. Cascaddan, age 67, of Ashley, MI died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in Gratiot County, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. Lindy Cascaddan will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 4, 2009 from 5-8 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Ithaca.

Rick was born in Clare County, Michigan on October 5, 1941, the son of Marvin G. and Teasil (Dunkle) Cascaddan. He was married to Gale Eaton on March 21, 1964 in Harrison, MI. Rick has been a resident of Ashley for the past 38 years. He was an avid hunter, trap shooter, outdoorsman, and loved to travel. He loved to play with his grandkids and spend time with his wife and family. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and being with his friends. He retired from General Motors after 36 years of service. Rick was a member of Ashley Sportsman's Club, and a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club.

He is survived by his wife Gale Cascaddan of Ashley, MI, his mother Teasil Cascaddan of Ashley, MI, 2 sons; Nicholas and Joanna Cascaddan of Ithaca, MI, Lindy and Shelly Cascaddan of West Haven, UT, daughter Carrie and Ryan Kirkpatrick of Perrinton, MI, 10 grandchildren; Janey, Dillon, Bethany, Lauren, Baylee, Lindsey, Olivia, Nolan, Tyler, and Trista, sister Judith and James Laplow of Grand Rapids, MI, sister Ruth Ann and Dale Laplow of Grand Rapids, MI, brother Norman and Trudy Cascaddan of Eaton Rapids, MI, sister Jean and Craig Thomas of New Palastine, IN, and brother in law Mike & Sherry Eaton of Ione, OR. He was preceded in death by his father, son Christopher Cascaddan, sister Ruby Cascaddan, and brother in law Edward Eaton Jr.

Memorials may be made to Charity of the Donors Choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, Michigan.

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