May God bless you and your...
We enjoyed some good times and to never forget.
Betty & Dick Niles
Richard Niles
May 11, 2007 | Byron Center, MI
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Richard Ptak, age 69, of Kentwood, born January 27, 1938 in Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007. He loved his family and friends passionately and unconditionally touching so many lives with his vitality and spirituality. Dick graduated from Catholic Central High School and served in...
Read MoreWe enjoyed some good times and to never forget.
Betty & Dick Niles
Richard Niles
May 11, 2007 | Byron Center, MI
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. He left everyone from the Sheets' family with good memories with his smile, kind words, and caring personality.
Tim and Kim Sheets
April 18, 2007 | Coopersville, MI
To the wonderful family of Dick Ptak.
I, Jack Thornton, worked with Dick at Steelcase as a co-Safety Engineer for several years. We worked well together and have fond memories. After retirement, Dick and I bow hunted for several years at Big Star Lake, "Camp No Deer"! We rarely shot a deer but had great times playing golf, cards, jarts, botchy ball and etc.
My wife and I attended the very touching and inspirational funeral today and felt Dick's spirit surrounding each of...
Jack & Gerry Thornton
April 17, 2007 | Byron Center, MI
Just my luck, as I am away in Switzerland, this happens. As you know, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. See you when we get back.
Roy McConkie
April 17, 2007 | Grandville, MI
DICK WAS A GOOD GUY.I WORKED WITH DICK IN PANEL PLANT AND HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. I'M SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING,AND GOD BLESS THE PTAK FAMILY.
SINCERLY MIKE LAMPHERE
MIKE LAMPHERE
April 16, 2007 | BELMONT
Dick was a memorable man with a sunny disposition and an orientation toward doing the right thing. I am thankful that our paths crossed at Steelcase and I send my profound sympathy to his family and friends.
Dave MacDonald
April 16, 2007 | Grand Rapids, MI
We have a lot of good memories.
And a good friend....
Richard Niles
April 16, 2007 | Byron Center, MI
I worked with Dick for many happy years he was a good friend I will miss him always.
Gary Foster
April 16, 2007 | Grand Rapids, MI
So sorry for your loss,Dick and I became friends when we worked at Lear,we drifted apart after he went to Steelcase and I to G.M. but I never forgot him.He was a great guy.
Mike Sanders
April 16, 2007 | Grand Rapids, MI