Richard B. "Rick" Green

Richard Green Obituary

Richard B. "Rick" Green Battle Creek Richard B. "Rick" Green, age 61, of Battle Creek, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 17, 1947 in Palo Alto, California to James Leslie Green and Florence Narmody Green McCullough Weishun. Rick attended grade school in Alma, Michigan and graduated from high school in Decatur, Illinois. Rick enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 at the age of 17 where he served for twelve years. He eventually became a recruiter for the Army and received many commendations and awards. Rick was employed by the City of Battle Creek for the past twenty years. He also spent many years as an artist and founded his own business Deadwood Art. He specialized in stained glass and hand-carved wooden signs. Many of his signs can be found all around south-west Michigan. His hobbies included: camping and nature, fishing, coffee with friends and family, collecting and creating art, playing and listening to music, photography, and spending time with those he loved. Rick is survived by his daughters: Laura (Scott) Corstange of Orangeville, MI, Jennifer Green of Galesburg, MI, Aimee Jo Moore of Shelby Township, MI, and Diana (Michael) Kotis-Harber of Chicago, IL and his sons: Richard James (Natalia) Green of Battle Creek, MI and Mark Brandon Watson of Chicago, IL, and grandchildren: Elizabeth, Ryan, Jacob, Philip, and Richard. Also surviving are a sister, Sharon Lester, and brothers: Nelson (Chip) McCullough, Jeff McCullough, and Michael McCullough, all of Houghton Lake, MI, Scott McCullough of Muskegon, MI, and Douglas McCullough of Kaliua-Kona, Hawaii. Rick married Susan Fischer in 1966 and they later divorced. Rick then married Becky Kay (Watson) Green on May 18, 1989. He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky K. Green, his mother, Florence Narmody Green McCullough Weishun, father James Leslie Green, and his sons, Corey Michael Green and John E. Kotis. At the request of the family, friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received from 2:00 6:00 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Rick's life will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2008 at the funeral home with Pastor Steven S. Olmstead of Pleasantview Family Church officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the U.S. Army. Donations to the CIR Art Education, 157 Capital Ave. N.E., Battle Creek, MI would be appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Green

8 Entries

Laurel Jane Desig-Hayes

October 4, 2008

To the family of Rick~~I was shocked to hear, today, that Rick had passed. I am so sorry that I missed his life celebration.

I met Rick at the Eclectic Gallery several years ago. We saw one another less frequently after that; however, it was always good to run into him and to talk about art. His is one interesting guy! The last time I spoke with him was at the Battle Creek Art Fair; he was in a great mood and we had alot of fun talking.

I know that life goes on so he'll be making another kind of art in another space/time.

Peace unto his family.

Love from another artist,
Laurel Jane Design-Hayes

Cathy and Richard Allen

September 29, 2008

We cannot bring the old days back
When we were all together,
But memories keep you close to us,
And memories last forever.

Our thoughts are with you, may your memories of Rick comfort you and bring you peace. With our love,

Richard B. Green

September 29, 2008

Bettina Brown (Lipp)

September 29, 2008

As I am so sorry for the loss of our great Rick Green, I am also very grateful that Rick existed in this world to share his love with all those he came in contact with. I express my deepest sympathy from my heart to all of his family and friends. Rick was such a blessing in my life time and time again. He taught me so much about loyalty, friendship, caring for your fellow man, and of course taught me how to "make something out of nothing" as was his definition of art. Another thing Rick taught me was that, "Happiness is not a person or a place, it's a state of mind".

My fondest memories with Rick included "break times" with coffee, doing art work together, having serious conversations about our feelings and the world around us and learning about him and his life, and how could I ever forget waking up from a nap with fresh picked roses from his garden right in front of my face. He was so sweet and original in all that he did.
The memories of him singing and playing music for me always made me feel so content and peaceful. He always said that the only reason why he liked his cable television was mostly for the music channels he listened to religiously.
Rick just loved music and I know now, that his soul has been carried away to a tune we cannot hear, but is so beautiful to him.
Another one of Rick's loves was his animals that he just cherished. Rick also loved looking at the moon and at the stars and relaxing peacefully where ever he was. Rick loved his family and friends so much and he did anything he could for them. He will greatly be missed by me and by so many others; may the love, respect, generosity and compassion that he showed us, help us to celebrate his life!

Bovey Family

September 28, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Ric. Our thoughts and Prayer are with Family and Friends..
Love,
(little) Kristy, Jon, Kaytlin and Logan

Debbie Lipp

September 27, 2008

To the family of Rick,we are so sorry for your loss.We got to know Rick thru my neice,he was such a good person with a very wide outlook on life.He and had I had talked about us working for the city and how much we liked it,even though we worked in different depts.He will be missed,I am so glad that we knew him.Once again,so sorry for your loss and God be with all of you during this time.

Misty Blu Walker

September 27, 2008

Laura & Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Blake Putt

September 27, 2008

To all Family and Friends of Rick I give my deepest sympathy in our loss. I had the joy of working with Rick for all his 20 years with the City. The sign he made me for my retirement hangs next to my front door, and now means even more to me. He will be missed by all who knew him.

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