Kalamazoo, Michigan
1933 - 2021 (Age 87)
Schipper, Richard "Chief" Sr. Dick was born October 30, 1933, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, son of the late Ari and Katie (Van Tickelt) Schipper. He passed away June 14, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Comstock, where he owned and operated two full-service gas stations. In 1952, Dick joined the...
Read MoreI am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I did not have your phone number Rick. Mom passed away on May 17. Your parents shared many good times with mine. Karen Wiers Bainbridge
Karen Bainbridge
August 07, 2021
I remember him very well my family and I were the ones who had built up the orinoco Jacille area My parents names were Jim and Lucille Henson. My name is Kim Myland Henson He was always so proud to be the firefighter there I remember taking our Halloween candy to be scanned. I don't think I ever saw him with a frown on his face there was always a smile
kim myland
June 22, 2021 | Friend
I have fond memories of visiting Chief Schippers at the Comstock fire station, but the deer hunting adventures were even better.
Richard Nason
June 18, 2021 | Friend
Rick, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I have many fond memories with your folks.
Gay Lou Brown
June 18, 2021 | Friend
Sorry Rick Mrs Schippers and family. Whenever I talk with 1973 CHS grads Theresa's name comes up fondly as now Mr. Shippers.
Gary Corradini
June 17, 2021 | Acquaintance
I meet Dick In 1966 when I was a young man on a neighboring fire department. He was always happy to assist our department and was always glad to get help from our department. As time went by I was fortunate enough to become friends with him his wife and Dick junior. They were always fun to be around. Dick had lots of knowledge on firefighting but never pushed his way of doing things on you or anyone else. He will be missed by all the people who new him !!
Rest In Peace my friend
Daryl and Debbie Luedecking
June 16, 2021 | Coworker
