Richard “Rick” Kalmbach DDS
Birch Run, MI
Passed away peacefully with family by his side, due to complications from Parkinson’s on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Wellspring Lutheran Home Frankenmuth; age 79 years. Rick was born on July 7, 1946 in Flint, MI to Richard (Nancy) Kalmbach and Ruth (James) Philip. He married Irene Block on August 14, 1970; she survives him. Rick graduated MSU in 1968 and U of M Dental School in 1972. He had a dental practice in Vassar for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, a lifelong member of ADA, MDA, and the Saginaw Valley Dental Society. He enjoyed reading, watching the Detroit Tigers, going for drives in the country, and summer vacations in the U.P. In his earlier years he enjoyed slalom water skiing, and flying with his father, having received his private pilot’s license. Rick also enjoyed trap and skeet shooting with his friends. He especially loved family time with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving besides his wife Irene are sons Jeff (Nicole) Kalmbach, and Jason (Emily) Kalmbach; 4 dear grandchildren Lillian, William, Olivia, and Reed; niece Shae (Steve Harcourt) France; nephew Bradly Kalmbach II; sister-in-law Nancy Kalmbach; stepsisters Elaine Campbell and Vicki Gray, and many cousins and close friends.
Besides his parents Rick was preceded in death by his brothers Bradly Kalmbach and Scot Kalmbach; stepsister Donna Philip, and father and mother-in-law Alvin (Milda) Block.
Funeral Service will take place on Friday August 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Richard’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Rick’s family wishes to thank the staff of Wellspring Frankenmuth, and Covenant Hospice for their compassionate care. A very special thank you to family, friends, and neighbors that helped Rick’s family through his journey. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Wellspring of Frankenmuth or Covenant Hospice.
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