Richard Ettinger

Richard Ettinger age 86, of St. Johns, MI passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his home.

He leaves behind his wife of 51 years Lee (Leona Warner), 2 sons; Richard Jr. of DeWitt, and Russell (Tonia) of Grand Rapids, 3 grandchildren; Jon-David, Rachel and Abigail Ettinger, 2 brothers; Ray (Kathy) of Atlanta, MI, and Roland of DeWitt, 3 sisters; Donna Sawer of Henderson, Nancy (Richard) Smith of Morrice, and Patricia (Robert) Mitchell of Cadillac as well as many nieces and nephews.  Richard was preceded in death by a sister Claudine and 2 brothers; Leo and Robert.

Richard served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years, then worked at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 35 years and was co-owner/operator of Ettinger Orchard and Cider Mill in St. Johns for many years.

We will celebrate his life at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, St. Johns on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. followed by a service and Military Honors beginning at 12:45 with luncheon after.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice or Pilgrim United Methodist Church.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.