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Richard Fletcher

January 31, 1958 - January 12, 2022
Kalamazoo, MI

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Life Story Visitation

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Driving Directions

Life Story Service

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
11:00 AM EST
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Driving Directions

Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

Residential Opportunities Inc.
1100 S Rose St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 343-3731
Map
Web Site

MRC Industries
2538 S. 26th St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 343-0747
Map
Web Site

Flowers


Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.

Ambati
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site

Taylor's Florist and Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-6256
Driving Directions
Web Site

Life Story / Obituary


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Rick passed on January 12, 2022 at home with dear friend, Taebo, at his side. A forty-year resident of the R.O.I. family, Rick’s joys were riding his garden tractor at Andy’s house with Mark and Kelly, game shows, and roommate, Rodney, and friends at Lynn Terrace. Rick is survived by siblings John (Connie), Michael, and Kathleen (Andrew); nieces Nicole (Mark) and Ginnie; nephew Andrew; great-niece Emily; great-nephew Tyler; and many other relatives. Rick was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Janet, sister Laura Lynn, and niece Laura. A memorial service will be held at Betzler Life Story Funeral Home, 6080 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo 49009 (269) 375-2900 on Tuesday (JAN 18) at 10 AM with a service to follow. Gratitude to all the giving people at M.R.C. and R.O.I. (blessings to Scott and Andrea), who provided Rick with housing, employment, advocacy, friendship, and unending patience. Thank you, also, to Miller-Johnson Law firm, especially Marcia, who employed Rick for years making extraordinary accommodations. To those at Borgess and Bronson Medical Centers, West Side Clinic, Family Health Care, CentricaCare Hospice and all who cared so compassionately for Rick, our most heartfelt gratitude. Visit Rick’s webpage at BetzlerLifeStory.com to archive favorite memories, photos and sign his guestbook. In lieu of flowers please donate to R.O.I. or M.R.C. of Kalamazoo to continue their valuable missions.

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