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Richard O'Riordan Obituary

O'Riordan, Richard D. "Mike" Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away Tuesday evening June 28, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region with his family at his side. Age 83 years. The son of the late Daniel and Ellanora (Walter) O'Riordan was born August 22, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan and has resided in Bay City most of his life. He retired as a pattern maker from General Motors Co, was a member of the Moose Lodge # 169, the American Legion Post 18 and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mike loved reading, crossword puzzles, photography, baking and most of all, he enjoyed the time he spent with his family. Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife, the former Mary Lu Clay, three daughters and sons-in-law; Deb and Rob Keit of Bay City, Diane and Bob Hurley of Bay City and Kelly and Tom Cleary of Troy, eight grandchildren; Shannon (Greg) Roderick, Kate (Nick) Bruining, Sarah Keit and her fianc Bryan Furr, Megan (Jeremy) Coonan, Adam (Catherine) Hurley, Patrick (Cheryl) Hurley, Brianne Cleary and Alex Cleary, twelve great grandchildren, one brother; Daniel O'Riordan and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Daniel and Ellanora, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Walter and Ralph O'Riordan. The family will be present at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday, July 1, 2016 to receive visitors from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. At the request of Mike, a private funeral for his family will take place. Officiating will be Rev. Joseph Atchinson under the auspices of the United States Army and the Bay County Veterans Council. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a memorial to The Bay County Veterans Council and Samaritan Rescue Mission.

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Published by Bay City Times from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2016.

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Jim, Linda, Jim jr., and Bill Wuepper

July 4, 2016

Mary Lu and family, We were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. His wonderfully fun personality and kindness will be missed by all. He was a truly special guy. Our sympathies to you all.

July 2, 2016

So very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Mike. Mary Lu, may you treasure all the beloved memories to help sustain you during this very difficult time. You are in my prayers.

Carol Lankenau

July 1, 2016

Kelly ,Tom and All of the O'Riordan Family. I am so sorry to hear tonight of the passing of your dad and husband. My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you always. He was one hell of a guy who always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face. May God give you comfort and strength during this time of great sorrow! Sue (Berger) Headings

Beverly Gottschling

July 1, 2016

Dear Mary Lu and family, i am so sorry for the loss of your special loved one,Mike was so unique, he made his mark in the world, my prayers are with you RIP Mike

Brewer's

June 30, 2016

I am very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I know this is a difficult time for the family. My family and I give our sincere condolences.
Psalms 145:14. Deepest Sympathy.

Brewer's

June 30, 2016

I am very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I know this is a difficult time for the family. My family and I give our sincere condolences.
Psalms 145:14. Deepest Sympathy.

Colleen Packard (Herner)

June 30, 2016

Dear Kelly and family-I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May God Bless you and carry you through this difficult time.

Ellie (Wackerly) Balash

June 30, 2016

Dear Diane, Bob and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincere sympathy,
Ellie and Dave Balash

Kris Stokes

June 30, 2016

Kelly, Tom and Family...we are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Love & Blessings from the Stokes family.

Irene Green

June 29, 2016

O'Riordan Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. RIP Mike.

Adam Sexton

June 29, 2016

My condolences to you all. I'll miss seeing him doing his "rounds" on the island in his golf cart. He was a great guy.

Sue Wuepper Crook

June 29, 2016

To Mary Lu and family: may the Lord give you His comfort and strength as you mourn your beloved Mike, until you are all reunited for eternity.

Michael Wackerly

June 29, 2016

Bob, your family has my condolences and prayers.
Cousin Mike Wackerly

Sue and Bob Dufresne

June 29, 2016

Dear Mary Lu,We are so sorry to read of Mike's passing. Please know we will be praying for you and your beautiful family. Bob and Sue Dufresne

The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home

June 29, 2016

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