Richard J. DeYoung
July 10, 1941 – November 11, 2024
Richard James DeYoung, aged 83, passed away on Nov. 11, 2024, in Ruskin, FL. Born on July 10, 1941, Richard dedicated 38 years of his career to the Alpine Ave. General Motors Plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, retiring as a general supervisor in 1999.
Richard is survived by his wife of 32 years, Judy Halladay DeYoung; his children, Richard (Rick) DeYoung and G. Robert (Bob) DeYoung; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Lori (Lozo) O'Brien and Barry O'Brien. His legacy continues with Elise (Nick) Wilson, Claire DeYoung, Grayson DeYoung, MacKenzie O'Brien, Brendan O'Brien; and great-granddaughter, Maren Wilson. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Michael Tyron; brother, Rev. Thomas J. De Young; and brother-in-law, Ronald Kommer.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald R. DeYoung and Helen Margaret (Wilkowski) DeYoung; his siblings, Geraldine Zimmer, Mary Kommer, Robert DeYoung; and brother-in-law, Gerald Zimmer.
In retirement, Richard, alongside his wife, Judy, enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, and cherishing time at their home in Baraga, Michigan, on the shores of the Keewanaw Bay, before ultimately settling in Ruskin.
Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.
Richard is survived by his wife of 32 years, Judy Halladay DeYoung; his children, Richard (Rick) DeYoung and G. Robert (Bob) DeYoung; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Lori (Lozo) O'Brien and Barry O'Brien. His legacy continues with Elise (Nick) Wilson, Claire DeYoung, Grayson DeYoung, MacKenzie O'Brien, Brendan O'Brien; and great-granddaughter, Maren Wilson. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Michael Tyron; brother, Rev. Thomas J. De Young; and brother-in-law, Ronald Kommer.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald R. DeYoung and Helen Margaret (Wilkowski) DeYoung; his siblings, Geraldine Zimmer, Mary Kommer, Robert DeYoung; and brother-in-law, Gerald Zimmer.
In retirement, Richard, alongside his wife, Judy, enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, and cherishing time at their home in Baraga, Michigan, on the shores of the Keewanaw Bay, before ultimately settling in Ruskin.
Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.