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Richard Ansel Obituary

Richard D. Ansel

West Bloomfield - Ansel, Richard D., age 81 of West Bloomfield, died January 4, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield surrounded by family. Graduate of General Motors Institute. Long time employee of American Motors and Chrysler Corporation. Preceded in death by parents Gerhard and Ada (Dante) Ansel. Loving brother of Robert Ansel and Geraldine Ansel. Loving father of Mark Ansel, Julie (Jerry) Seng, Mike (Lisa) Ansel, Phillip (Willow) Ansel and Brian (Kristin) Ansel. Loving grandfather to J.J., Danny, Alex, Jacob and Aidan. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also survived by Mary Ansel. A private family memorial was held.

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Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press from Jan. 15 to Jan. 19, 2020.

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