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Richard Kroeg

January 16, 2018
Lawrence, MI

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Richard Laurence Kroeg, age 88 of Lawrence, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte. Dick, as he was known by most, was born November 27, 1929 in Detroit the son of John and Katherine (Stein) Kroeg, both of whom precede him in passing. Dick married the former Tiney Rininger on June 5, 1955 and for 60 years, they enjoyed each others love and devotion, until Tiney's passing on October 6, 2015. Dick was the owner of Dick's Barber Shop in Lawrence for many years, until he retired a few years ago. Dick was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the Hess-Eastman Post 174 of Lawrence. Dick always enjoyed the hunting trips with his friends. Dick is survived by a son; Rick (Cheryl) Kroeg and their son; Travis of Charlotte, a brother, Elmer Kroeg of Paw Paw; a sister, Janice Wilson of Galesburg, and several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. His brother, Robert Kroeg and sister, Margaret Kuk, preceded him in death. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. to Noon; Saturday, January 20 at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paw Paw, where the service to honor his memory will commence at noon. Pastor Eric Gledhill will officiate. As to Dick's wishes, cremation will follow the service. He and his wife will be placed together and buried in Hill Cemetery in Lawrence at a later date. Memorial donations in Dick's name may be made to either the American Cancer Society, to the church or to the Hess-Eastman Post 174. Calvin Leonard Funeral Home