Richard "Rick" D. Bard

BARD, Richard D. “Rick” - Of Linden, age 73, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Wellbridge of Fenton.

Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, March 22, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church, 503 S. Leroy St., Fenton, MI 48430,

Pastor Robbie Carnes officiating.

Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery at 12:30pm Friday, March 22, 2024 with full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Fenton.

Visitation 10am Friday until the time of the service at the church.

Richard was born in Holly, Michigan on June 25, 1950, the son of the late David and Gloria (Coverdill) Bard. On March 23, 1974, he married Debera Pierce at First Presbyterian Church of Fenton. They were married for 50 years. Rick was a proud USMC Vet, serving on the Aviation Crash Fire Rescue and Presidential Support. He retired from General Motors Grand Blanc Metal Fab after 30 years of service. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 49 years where he was also an Elder and Deacon. He enjoyed carpentry and maintenance with the church work group. He always liked to read his version of childhood stories to his grandchildren. Rick liked hunting and camping. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

Surviving are wife, Debera;

Children, Nathaniel (Lori McMichael) Bard, Jessica (Brian) Holland, and Mathew (Anne) Bard;

Grandchildren, Tyler Bard, Angelina (Paul) Scheffler, Katelyn Bard, Michael and Sarah Holland, Genevieve and Olivia Bard;

Great-grandson, Franklin Bard;

Siblings, Michael (Jan) Bard, Patrick (Joyce) Bard, Nancy (William) VanBeast and Ralph Bard.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Luke Holland.