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Richard Whelan

1934 - 2017

Richard Whelan obituary, 1934-2017, Tecumseh, MI

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Handler Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Tecumseh Chapel

313 W. Pottawatamie St.

Tecumseh, Michigan

Richard Whelan Obituary

TECUMSEH - Richard Spencer Whelan, age 82, passed away on Feb. 3, 2017, at Cambrian Assisted Living under Hospice of Lenawee. He was born on March 10, 1934, in Tecumseh, the son of the late Fay and Augusta (Kurtz) Whelan. He was united in marriage to Shirley Teske on June 26, 1954, and she survives.

Richard was the third-generation owner and operator of Hoyt E. Whelan Co. in Tecumseh for 40 years before retiring in 2009. He was a past member of the Tecumseh Jaycees and member of the Tecumseh Club. He served on Grace Lutheran Church of Tecumseh council for several years. Richard dedicated his life to his work, family, friends and fishing.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Shirley, Kevin King, his daughter, Janis Whelan and Mort Leith of Savannah, Ga.; sister-in-law, Sally Whelan of Tecumseh; Connie King of Tecumseh; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Larry A. Whelan, in 1974; and his brother, Jack, in 2006.

Visitation for Richard will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Burial will be on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Brookside Cemetery at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Daily Telegram from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2017.

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February 5, 2017

I worked with Dick. This is heartbreaking. I always considered him one of my dearest friends. God Bless You my friend. chuck christensen

February 5, 2017

Dear Shirley and Janis: We have so many fond memories of Dick. Fishing, working on our lawns, chatting over dinner. He took his time to teach our grandson, Nik, how to ice fish. What a kind and wonderful man. So sorry for your loss. We know you will be missing him but he has just stepped over to a beautiful life with our Lord. Hugs to you both, Dick and Jackie Arnold

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Feb

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Handler Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Tecumseh Chapel

313 W. Pottawatamie St., Tecumseh, MI 49286

Feb

7

Burial

10:00 a.m.

Brookside Cemetery

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313 W. Pottawatamie St., Tecumseh, MI 49286

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