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Richard Follen Obituary


FOLLEN, RICHARD BRIEN
Davison, Michigan

Richard Brien Follen, of Davison, Michigan, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Munson Hospice House with his family by his side. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM Monday, November 4, 2013 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. A private burial will take place in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-3 and 5-8 PM Sunday and 10 AM until time of service on Monday. Memorial contributions may be considered to Hospice of Michigan. Richard was born in Shiawassee County, MI on January 31, 1936. He was the son of Edward and Kathryn (O'Brien) Follen. Richard lived in the Flint and Davison area the majority of his life. He was a Korean War Veteran who served his country in the United States Army. Richard retired from GM Chevrolet Truck and Bus Plant in Flint after 31 years of service. Richard was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who worked his whole life caring for his family. He treasured the time spent on family vacations at his retirement home in Cape Coral, FL with his grandsons, family and friends. Richard is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann Follen (Kiemle) of Davison; his son, Richard (Cynthia) Follen of Kingsley, MI; daughter, Sheila (Robert) Davis of Travelers Rest, SC; two
grandsons, Jeffrey Matthew Standley and Richard Merritt
Follen; great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Matznick; niece, Linda (Kenneth) Klungle; nephew, John (Kathy) Follen; sister-in-law, Mary Follen. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; John, Donald and Walter. Please share your thoughts with the family at
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Published by Flint Journal from Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, 2013.
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Sheila my thoughts an prayers are with you an your family. You old hockey friend Teresa(Szecsodi)Pray

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