Richard Lee Mead

Richard Lee Mead, Sr., age 87 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 3, 2021. We told Dad when God came to get him and take him to Heaven, it was okay to go and see Mom.  He waited 9 years and not always very patiently.  Richard was born on July 13, 1934, in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of Ira and Esther (Grames) Mead.

He attended Sturgis High School, the Naval Academy in Norfolk, VA, Purdue University, graduating with a Bachelor's in Science from LeTourneau University, Longview, TX in 1972.  Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy.  On October 3, 1957, Richard married Lynne Wood.  He worked as an electrician and was the owner of RM Service and Engineering.

Richard loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  He liked to tinker with old clocks and coffee grinders.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife Lynne (Wood) Mead, his parents Ira and Esther Mead, son-in-law Daniel Henry, and grandson Matthew Mead.

He is survived by his son, Richard Lee Mead, Jr. of Hastings; daughters: Jody (Brad) Peterson of Hastings and Jennifer Mead of St. Clair Shores; grandchildren: James Mead of Martin, Lynsey Mead of Grand Rapids, Pam (Rick) Volosky of Hastings, David (Shelby) Peterson of Puyallup, Washington, Brad Michael (Courtney) Peterson of Cheboygan, Michigan; great grandchildren: Constance, Sofia, Felicity, Ruby, and Peter Volosky; Olivia and Jameson Peterson, Brad and Ezekiel Peterson.

A private burial is planned at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girbachfuneralhome.com .