Richard Grant Spriggs

Richard "Digger" Grant Spriggs, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on January 31, 2023.

Richard was born on August 6, 1936, the son of Murlan Harvey and Dorothy Mae (Lewis) Spriggs. He was the owner and operator of Carlton Center Excavating. Richard married Nancy (Lewis) Spriggs, and she precedes him in death.

Richard enjoyed moose hunting. He raced motorcycles when he was younger, and he loved spending time with family and camping. He loved his grandchildren very much. Everyone knew him as a gentle and loving and a genuinely good man. He was loved by many people.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife Nancy and his sister Patricia Vannoller.

He is survived by his daughters Karolyn Holmes and Karri (Kirk) Essner, his grandchildren Grace Holmes, Keegan (Maddy) Essner, Koltin Essner, his sister Nancy (Blaine) Barnard, and many other extended family members.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.