Richard Elmer
March 11, 1940 - June 15, 2020
Obituary
Richard “Dick” Leroy Elmer, age 80, of Saginaw, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, with family by his side. The son of Kenneth and Harriet Elmer, Dick was born March 11, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan. When Dick was young, he lost his father, Kenneth, in World War II. His mother, Harriet, eventually went on to marry Stan Fila, who became like another father to Dick and his siblings. They lovingly called Stan “Pa”.
Dick was a 1958 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He then attended Bay City College, which is now Delta College. Dick had many different skills which lead him to work at Saginaw Foundry, Great American Insurance Company, Lighthouse Real Estate, Keller Williams, CMW, and Century 21 as a realtor, and he also owned and operated Wolverine Construction. He was a member of Moose Lodge 82 and the Shields Eagle's Club. He loved his dog and soulmate, Buck, his show horses, University of Michigan sports, especially football, a good round of karaoke especially when he had the opportunity to sing ‘What a Wonderful World', gardening, old movies, watching the news, and the music of Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and more.
Dick is survived by his grandchildren, Ondrea (Angelo) Benavides, Jessica Ocampo-Burnias (Anthony Pacheco), and Fred (Krystle) Schumann; several great-grandchildren, siblings, Ronald (Kristine) Elmer, Cheryl Kabat, Robert (Jackie) Richards, Geraldine (Al) Brown, Mary Jane McInerney, and Christine Houshiar; son-in-law, Fred Schumann; special cousins, John and Marilyn Czymbor and Mark and Sharon Provencher; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Schumann; granddaughter, Macayla Schumann; his parents; brothers-in-law, Dale Kabat and John McInerney; sister-in-law, Rita Elmer; and his two former wives, Judith Buck and Beverly Elmer.
Dick's family wishes to extend their thanks to Toni and Trish House, Americans Home Health and Hospice Care, and special nurses Dana and Erin, for their kind, compassionate care.
Memorials in honor of Dick may be made to Toni and Trish House, 4699 11 Mile Road, Auburn, MI 48611 or to the American Cancer Society, 615 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502.
Committal Service and Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
Dick was a 1958 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He then attended Bay City College, which is now Delta College. Dick had many different skills which lead him to work at Saginaw Foundry, Great American Insurance Company, Lighthouse Real Estate, Keller Williams, CMW, and Century 21 as a realtor, and he also owned and operated Wolverine Construction. He was a member of Moose Lodge 82 and the Shields Eagle's Club. He loved his dog and soulmate, Buck, his show horses, University of Michigan sports, especially football, a good round of karaoke especially when he had the opportunity to sing ‘What a Wonderful World', gardening, old movies, watching the news, and the music of Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and more.
Dick is survived by his grandchildren, Ondrea (Angelo) Benavides, Jessica Ocampo-Burnias (Anthony Pacheco), and Fred (Krystle) Schumann; several great-grandchildren, siblings, Ronald (Kristine) Elmer, Cheryl Kabat, Robert (Jackie) Richards, Geraldine (Al) Brown, Mary Jane McInerney, and Christine Houshiar; son-in-law, Fred Schumann; special cousins, John and Marilyn Czymbor and Mark and Sharon Provencher; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Schumann; granddaughter, Macayla Schumann; his parents; brothers-in-law, Dale Kabat and John McInerney; sister-in-law, Rita Elmer; and his two former wives, Judith Buck and Beverly Elmer.
Dick's family wishes to extend their thanks to Toni and Trish House, Americans Home Health and Hospice Care, and special nurses Dana and Erin, for their kind, compassionate care.
Memorials in honor of Dick may be made to Toni and Trish House, 4699 11 Mile Road, Auburn, MI 48611 or to the American Cancer Society, 615 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502.
Committal Service and Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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Kay Kretz
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So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He was a great co-worker at Lighthouse and Keller Williams. Always willing to help new agents and lend a helping hand. Prayers to all the family.
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Diana Bay
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Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Tina Houze
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So sorry to hear about the passing of Richard, Very nice person. He once did some work on my Kitchen and he did a very good job. Rest in peace. Tina Houze
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Penny Ronan
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Penny Ronan lit a candle in memory of Richard "Dick" Leroy Elmer