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Richard Dale Bush Sr.

April 3, 1940 — November 22, 2022

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Richard D. Bush, Sr. 82 of Portage passed on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Richard was born April 3, 1940 in Grand Rapids. He retired as a machinist for Durmatalic Corp. and was a member of the Kalamazoo Police Reserves. Richard enjoyed boating, the University of Michigan, riding motorcycles, and he was a very devoted father to his children and especially Rick and loved being a great-grandfather. Richard was united in marriage to the former Elaine Johnson who preceded him in death. Surviving are three children, Richard Bush, Jr, Connie (Timothy) Ferris, Bonnie (Greg) Lortie; five grandchildren, Stephanie (Joe) Neville, Timothy Ferris, Jr., Ryan (Marie Didonna) Ferris, John (Michelle) Lortie, Calvin Lortie; great-grandson, Abel Lortie; four brothers, Michael (Marge) Bush, David (Kathy) Bush, Mark (Brenda) Bush, Clifford (Shana) Bush; three sisters, Marcie (Joe) Post, Anne (Jeff) Ulin, Patricia (Ron) Zomerlei; several nieces & nephews. Friends will be received 10 – 11 am Thursday December 1, 2022 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Portage where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following at 11 am. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, Kalamazoo. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net
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Thursday, December 1, 2022

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

1150 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024

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Memorial Service

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

1150 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024

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