Richard I

Richard Lloyd Diethrich I, age 51, of St. Johns, MI passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his brother's home in Howell.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the UAW Hall in St. Johns, MI. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.

Rick was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 30, 1963, the son of Mary Beth Diethrich and Richard White. He graduated from Perry High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a SSG for 22 years. He resided most of his life in St. Johns. Rick was employed by RSI Home Improvement for 25 years. He enjoyed dirt track modified racing, fishing, hunting, and doing anything outdoors with his family.

Rick is survived by his mother Mary Beth and William Fisher of New Port Richey, FL, son Christopher Diethrich and Tori Newhall of Ovid, MI, daughter Amanda Diethrich and Ryan White of Lansing, MI, son Andrew and Ashley Diethrich of Lansing, MI, son Richard Diethrich II and Taylor Galloway of Lansing, MI, stepchildren; Rob Hoover of Holt, MI, Carrie Hoover and Randy Brown of Lansing, MI, Chris Hoover and Lanae Maybe of St. Johns, MI, Matt Newton and Jessica Lewis of Lansing, MI, 13 grandchildren, brother Chuck White and Cathy Ferguson of Howell, MI, brother Kevin White of Missouri, sister Nicole and Jason Cook of Durand, MI, uncle George and Annie Diethrich of Marcellus, MI, long time companion Kimberly Diethrich and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Richard "Dick" White, grandparents Wilbur and Marjorie Diethrich, and father in law Herman Behl.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, Michigan.

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