Richard C. Walsh
Jul 12th 1929 - Feb 24th 2010
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Ginger Theriault
March 4th 2010
I believe when our loved ones make their transitions they become our guardian angles. I had known Mr. Walsh for forty six years and throughout those years he would always call me Ging-Gerr. His youngest son Richard was unable to pronounce my name "Ginger" and would call me Ging-Gerr. So from that point on Mr. Walsh only called me Ging-Gerr. I also had a nickname for him "The Counselor". I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Walsh and I would like to share just a few. When I was close to 10 years old and was at their house for a sleepover with Diana (one of the many times) we came up with the bright idea to stuff our sleeping bags and sneak out of the house to gallivant around the neighborhood. Once bored we returned only to be met at the door by the Counselor. "yikes" With his powerful voice he commanded us to the site of the infamous stuffed sleeping bags, with my knees shaking and my stomach flipping he pointed at the sleeping bags and said, "you call this a stuffed sleeping bag?" Let me show you how to do it the correct way! Wow! What a coooool dad! He didn't even tell my mom. Another memory that stands out in particular was when my sister, aka motor mouth was rambling on and on and on about nothing when the "Counselor" interjected into her conversation the question, "So did your folks ever marry?" That was the only time she was literally speechless. Way to go Counselor. As I watched the finals on the Olympic Hockey game between Canada and the United States I felt morose thinking how much he had loved to watch hockey and a double whammy that Canada was also in the finals. Then when the game went into overtime and Canada scored I knew that "The Counselor" not only was watching the game but must have had his skates on as well. In closing, I know that when it is my time to transition I will be met at the pearly gates by "The Counselor" with his tall stature, his huge smile, and in his deep strong voice he will say to me "Hello Ging-Gerr, What the hell took you so long" Yes Yes Sir Counselor" until we meet again.
Ray & Sheilah Markham
March 2nd 2010
We were blessed with a call from Dick when I got traded to the Kalamazoo Wings. Dick had found out I was a fellow Notre Dame Hound, that call created a 25 year friendship. I will always be thankful for Dick & Virginia welcoming us into there home and the many dinners we enjoyed at Beacan club.
Dick was also very gracious taking some of the Kwings golfing at various outings.
He will be missed dearly.
Loretta & Jerry Storey
February 28th 2010
We have so many fond memories of Uncle Dick but one stands out. On one of our visits to Kzoo Uncle Dick took us to Ceader Point at Sandusky OH. We had to leave early in the morning to get there before the gates opened, to be ahead of the big rush. We really did not understand "the big rush" but we found out quickly. When the gates opened Uncle Dick took of on a dead run and left us standing there wondering what was happening. Uncle Dick with his long legs soon out ran us. When we cought up to him in line at the roller coaster he told it was a race to be the first in line.I don't think we were first but we were close to it. As Uncle Dick would say "hell who cares" if we were not first
Good by Uncle Dick your race is over you'll always be at the head of the line and missed Love Loretta & Jerry
Doug & Sue Walker
February 28th 2010
Thinking of you Linda, Diane, Pat and Danny. We are in Florida and will be unable to be with you but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. As you know we have been friends of your parents for over 40 years and have been fond memories of your father and your family. Doug has been so pleased to golf with your dad these last couple years, he has been a very special person in our life.
Renee Altom - Garmire
February 27th 2010
I have known Mr. Walsh for a long time. My mother worked for him for almost 30 years. My fondest memory of him is the way that he would always remember that I loved the candies that he would get from his lunches at the Beacon Club. I so looked forward to the anise candies and finally had the pleasure of attending a couple of the lunches myself. We had alot of laughs between he, my mom, my sisters and whomever else happened to be anywhere around. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend either the family meet & greet nor the service due to some health issues. I do send my condolences to the family. He was a wonderful man. And Mr Walsh - I do sincerely hope that there are some of the anise candies waiting for you upon your arrival in heaven.
Mark McGlothlen
February 27th 2010
Dick was truly a one of a kind man. Always there with a "hello", a smile and a good joke. There was nothing about Dick that you couldn't like. I was particularly fond of his "loud clothes"! Gentle in spirit, kind beyond words, funny as they come and a man who loved his precious family. Dick possessed the qualities that made everyone wish that he was their father or grandfather and there are not too many people who can have that said about them. A great man who lived a terrific life. Pat, you know how much we all adored your father and Section 29 will not be the same without him. We will miss you Dick!
Ken and Jodi VanOrder
February 26th 2010
We will remember Dick as always having a smile every time he saw us. He always asked about the kids and how things were going. You could always count on him for a good joke. He had a great sense of humor. We will miss his insightful comments at the hockey games, because he possessed a deep knowledge of the game. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be truly missed by everyone that knew him.
Ginger Theriault
March 4th 2010
I believe when our loved ones make their transitions they become our guardian angles. I had known Mr. Walsh for forty six years and throughout those years he would always call me Ging-Gerr. His youngest son Richard was unable to pronounce my name "Ginger" and would call me Ging-Gerr. So from that point on Mr. Walsh only called me Ging-Gerr. I also had a nickname for him "The Counselor". I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Walsh and I would like to share just a few. When I was close to 10 years old and was at their house for a sleepover with Diana (one of the many times) we came up with the bright idea to stuff our sleeping bags and sneak out of the house to gallivant around the neighborhood. Once bored we returned only to be met at the door by the Counselor. "yikes" With his powerful voice he commanded us to the site of the infamous stuffed sleeping bags, with my knees shaking and my stomach flipping he pointed at the sleeping bags and said, "you call this a stuffed sleeping bag?" Let me show you how to do it the correct way! Wow! What a coooool dad! He didn't even tell my mom. Another memory that stands out in particular was when my sister, aka motor mouth was rambling on and on and on about nothing when the "Counselor" interjected into her conversation the question, "So did your folks ever marry?" That was the only time she was literally speechless. Way to go Counselor. As I watched the finals on the Olympic Hockey game between Canada and the United States I felt morose thinking how much he had loved to watch hockey and a double whammy that Canada was also in the finals. Then when the game went into overtime and Canada scored I knew that "The Counselor" not only was watching the game but must have had his skates on as well. In closing, I know that when it is my time to transition I will be met at the pearly gates by "The Counselor" with his tall stature, his huge smile, and in his deep strong voice he will say to me "Hello Ging-Gerr, What the hell took you so long" Yes Yes Sir Counselor" until we meet again.
Ray & Sheilah Markham
March 2nd 2010
We were blessed with a call from Dick when I got traded to the Kalamazoo Wings. Dick had found out I was a fellow Notre Dame Hound, that call created a 25 year friendship. I will always be thankful for Dick & Virginia welcoming us into there home and the many dinners we enjoyed at Beacan club.
Dick was also very gracious taking some of the Kwings golfing at various outings.
He will be missed dearly.
Loretta & Jerry Storey
February 28th 2010
We have so many fond memories of Uncle Dick but one stands out. On one of our visits to Kzoo Uncle Dick took us to Ceader Point at Sandusky OH. We had to leave early in the morning to get there before the gates opened, to be ahead of the big rush. We really did not understand "the big rush" but we found out quickly. When the gates opened Uncle Dick took of on a dead run and left us standing there wondering what was happening. Uncle Dick with his long legs soon out ran us. When we cought up to him in line at the roller coaster he told it was a race to be the first in line.I don't think we were first but we were close to it. As Uncle Dick would say "hell who cares" if we were not first
Good by Uncle Dick your race is over you'll always be at the head of the line and missed Love Loretta & Jerry
Doug & Sue Walker
February 28th 2010
Thinking of you Linda, Diane, Pat and Danny. We are in Florida and will be unable to be with you but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. As you know we have been friends of your parents for over 40 years and have been fond memories of your father and your family. Doug has been so pleased to golf with your dad these last couple years, he has been a very special person in our life.
Renee Altom - Garmire
February 27th 2010
I have known Mr. Walsh for a long time. My mother worked for him for almost 30 years. My fondest memory of him is the way that he would always remember that I loved the candies that he would get from his lunches at the Beacon Club. I so looked forward to the anise candies and finally had the pleasure of attending a couple of the lunches myself. We had alot of laughs between he, my mom, my sisters and whomever else happened to be anywhere around. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend either the family meet & greet nor the service due to some health issues. I do send my condolences to the family. He was a wonderful man. And Mr Walsh - I do sincerely hope that there are some of the anise candies waiting for you upon your arrival in heaven.
Mark McGlothlen
February 27th 2010
Dick was truly a one of a kind man. Always there with a "hello", a smile and a good joke. There was nothing about Dick that you couldn't like. I was particularly fond of his "loud clothes"! Gentle in spirit, kind beyond words, funny as they come and a man who loved his precious family. Dick possessed the qualities that made everyone wish that he was their father or grandfather and there are not too many people who can have that said about them. A great man who lived a terrific life. Pat, you know how much we all adored your father and Section 29 will not be the same without him. We will miss you Dick!
Ken and Jodi VanOrder
February 26th 2010
We will remember Dick as always having a smile every time he saw us. He always asked about the kids and how things were going. You could always count on him for a good joke. He had a great sense of humor. We will miss his insightful comments at the hockey games, because he possessed a deep knowledge of the game. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be truly missed by everyone that knew him.
