Richard-Cochran-Obituary

Richard Earl Cochran

Jackson, Michigan

1932 - 2021

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Cochran, Richard Earl Age 89, passed away September 30, 2021 at his home in Clark Lake, Michigan. Born June 7, 1932, the son of Earl and Dora Cochran, Dick has gone to be with the love of his life, Ruthann, who died December 8, 2020, whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage with. He is survived by...

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Dick Cochran was a first-class guy. He built a great organization, assembled a remarkable team that took good care of his business by looking out for his interests and the needs of their customers. He was a fine role model for lots of us who worked around him as well as for his kids, who learned the trade and business from him and have done a great job running Cochran Electric. So many folks in Jackson are better people for knowing Dick Cochran. Mike McGowan

A great Florida next door neighbor. Sharing and caring. Rest in peace.

So sorry for your loss. May he R.I.P.

We met Dick & Ruthann at Ramblers Rest and enjoyed our time together. Sending deepest sympathy and God´s comfort at this difficult time to the children and grandchildren.

What can I say about my neighbors...They were the best!! Jim and I sold them the lot next door 25 years ago and they built a log home...just what I had planned to do one day!! Dick was always puttering, When he ran out of things to do at his home, he would find something to do at mine. He installed some lights on my garage and of course a dawn to dusk sensor that I had not purchased! Dick cut my lawn after Jim passed and would argue every time I tried to pay him. I could get him to take money...

Richards parents, Earl and Dora were best friends with my parents in Jackson and on Green Lake. Richard was my big brother I never had during my youth. He would often pick me up from school in one of his neat old cars. So many good times on Green Lake, boating, riding the latest three wheel trike. Marsha and I had the best time with Ruth Ann and Richard on a Fall color tour to New England in our travel trailers. Richard was the most sharing, fair and ethical man I have known. He has always...