RICHARD ISBELL

RICHARD ISBELL obituary

RICHARD ISBELL

RICHARD ISBELL Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2009.
ISBELL RICHARD L. Age 85. December 3, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Proud father of Kate (Tom) Heisey, Barbara (Hal) Mayer, Nancy (the late John) Whaley, Elaine (Ray) Smith, Clare (Leigh) Rodney, Paul (Linda), Margaret, Mary (Steve) Grunis and the late John. Father-in-Law of Gloria. Dear brother of the late Arthur, Eugene and Vernon. Loving grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 13. Mr. Isbell retired from the GM Tech Center in his early 70's. He formerly taught at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. Visitation on Monday 4:00 – 8:00 pm and Tuesday 1:00 – 8:00 pm. With Rosary at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:30 am, St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Warren, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots or St. Sylvester Church. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

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