Richard Jandernoa

Richard Anthony Jandernoa age 83 of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday April 20, 2017 at Mother Teresa House, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Monday April 24, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Ron Jandernoa officiating.  Visitation will be held on Sunday April 23, 2017 from 2-8 P.M. with a Rosary being prayed at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel Fowler, MI. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery Fowler, Michigan.  Visitation will also be held on Monday from 9-11 A.M. at the funeral home.

Dick was born in Pewamo, MI on December 7, 1933, the son of Anthony "Doc" and Elizabeth (Beauchampe) Jandernoa.  He attended Pewamo schools and lived in the Fowler area most of his life.  Dick married Dorothy Pung on June 26, 1954 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler.  Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage and raised seven children.  He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  Dick was a water well repairman and retired from Federal Mogul, St. Johns after 28 years of service.  He enjoyed card playing, watching all sports, and anything involving friends and family.

Dick is survived by his wife Dorothy and seven children; Dan (Kathy) Jandernoa, Linda (Glenn) Thelen, Larry (Carol) Jandernoa, Tony (Patti) Jandernoa, Tim (Arlene) Jandernoa, Glenn (Julie) Jandernoa, and Mary Kay (Brian) Goerge,18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, extended family; Donald Pung, Helen Pung, and Lois Jandernoa; and many nieces and nephews.  Dick was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Emily Goerge, brothers; Don and Bill, sisters; Rita Perry, Jeanne Keck, and Harriet Haskin

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to No More Sidelines or Make-A-Wish, MI.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel Fowler, Michigan.