Richard T. "Dick" Ender

1936 - 2018

Richard T. "Dick" Ender obituary, 1936-2018, Milan, MI

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home

218 E Main

Milan, Michigan

Richard Ender Obituary

Ender, Richard T. "Dick" 11/17/1936 - 1/2/2018 Milan, Michigan Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1936 in LaCrosse, WI to Theodore and Marjorie (Naegle) Ender. He graduated from Logan High School in LaCrosse in 1954. Dick has been married to his wife Mary Ann for 59 years and has 5 children. Dick was an Industrial Engineer and consultant until he retired in 2000. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Milan. Dick was an active member of the Barbershop Harmony Society for 63 years. Throughout those years he was a member of several quartets and choruses in LaCrosse, WI., St. Cloud, MN., and Ann Arbor, MI. Amazingly his original high school barbershop quartet, the Monotones, remained together for 61 of those years. In addition to his hobbies of collecting and restoring antique radios, and working jigsaw puzzles, Dick had a passion for wood carving and could be found weekly demonstrating his talents at the Morning Owl Coffee Shop in Milan. Besides his wife he is survived by his 5 children, Bill Ender of Monticello, MN; Kathy (Alan) Faust of Cold Spring, MN; Tom (Kelli) Ender of Hamburg, MI; Barb (Ken) Reid of Belleville, MI and Bob (Jen) Ender of Ann Arbor, MI. In addition, he is survived by 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 1 sister, Cheri Passalacqua of Arlington, WA. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 2 sisters and his grandson Brad Faust of Cold Spring, MN. Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan on Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Monday, January 8th at 11:00am where he will lie in state from 10am until time of Mass. www.ochalekstark.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Huron Valley Harmonizers or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Published by Ann Arbor News from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2018.
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We express our deepest sympathy to Mary and the rest of the family! Dick used his God-given talents to Glorify the Lord, benefit his family and create beauty to inspire. He will be greatly missed!! We extend our deepest sympathy and honor his artistic gifts!

February 10, 2018

May the love of family and friends give you the strength to cope with your loss of Richard Ender. And may the comforting promise found at 2 Thessalonians 3:16 be of comfort. That "the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you."

Elias

January 12, 2018

We are so very sorry for your loss. I loved his wood carvings. Such a sad loss for our town and neighborhood.
all our love from, your neighbors on the corner.

Stacey and Todd Burnette

January 7, 2018

We are saddened to hear of Dick's passing and are keeping you and your family in our prayers and thoughts, Mary. We always enjoyed our chats at the senior breakfasts.

Linda and Mike Gradyy

January 4, 2018

Stephanie Saufl

January 4, 2018

Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We had so many enjoyable times together. You and your family are in my prayers.

Carol Presley

January 3, 2018

Mary , my thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. Dick was such a special person and we enjoyed our time with you both. We are here for you.

Jean Karr

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January 3, 2018

A truly fine man, he will be missed.

Jerry Weaver

January 3, 2018

Dick will certainly be missed. He always had a smile and always could say something to make you laugh. He will be missed at the breakfast outings.

Sue Bemis

January 3, 2018

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Mass of Christian Burial

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