Traverse City, Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Windbigler, 70, a retired electrician of Traverse City, died Saturday evening, Dec. 23, 2006, at Munson Medical Center following a long illness.
Richard proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War.
A longtime resident of the Grand Traverse area, Richard, along with his father, Lance, owned and operated Economy Electric. Richard was a gifted cornet player and often provided backyard concerts to those in his neighborhood.
He is survived by his family; daughter, Margaret Roussain of Traverse City and her children, Jonathon, Richard, Douglas and Ron; daughter, Mary Holmes of Beulah and her children, Erin and Alex as well as Chuck's son, Patrick Fort; four great-grandchildren; his children's mother, Avonda Dobson of Beulah; and his special friend, Georgette Windbigler of Traverse City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lance and Jueil Windbigler; sister, Shirley Jean Click; and his son, Chuck Windbigler.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at Long Lake Friends Church, with Rev. Keith Huffman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place later at Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake Township. Full military honors will follow, under the auspices of the V.F.W. Cherryland Post #2780.
Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Margaret,
Your dad was a great person and he will be greatly missed. But you know he will always be in our hearts and prayers everyday. He was a wonderful man to be around, I might not have seen him a whole lot but when I did he was a wonderful man.
Donna Sabin
January 14, 2007 | Traverse City, MI
MARGARET I AM SORRY TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR DAD. HE WAS A VERY NICE AND CARING PERSON. IT IS A GREAT LOSE TO LOOSE SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT. BUT YOU KNOW THAT HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.HE IS NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE. TAKE CARE.
AMY (RHOAT) RAYMOND
January 12, 2007 | KALKASKA, MI
Margaret and Mary, n family,
I was so surprised and sorry to read of your dad's death. My heart and prayers are with you, and i remember many times we all connected through various times of our lives...i wasn't aware that chuck had a child!?! i remember your dad, as strongly as i remember a brother, friend, and family...been a long time since we have contacted tho. hugs and much love...shelly
ps, u may email me. at [email protected]
Shelly Walter
January 05, 2007 | Northport
Hi Mary,
I thought Richard must be your dad.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
It would be great to hear how you are doing and what is going on in your life. Please email me when you get the chance.
Love and prayers,
Sue (Stricker) Holt
January 01, 2007 | Grand Rapids, MI
My deepest sympathy to Richard's family. I was the owner of Big D Cab and picked him up almost daily to go to Bradys. We had some great talks and he was one of my favorite passengers to drive around. it was a great pleasure to have known him. he was a very good man.
eva steadman
December 29, 2006 | Williamsburg, MI
Dick and I were friends back in i947/48. I new his Father and Mother quite well. My Father was the Officer incharge of the Salvation Army in Traverse City. I also knew Dicks sister Shirley.
rest in peace my friend,
Stan Summers
Stanley Summers
December 27, 2006 | Kalkaska, MI
Though our days of riding dirt bikes together were short, the memories wll never be forgotten.
TEAM CAN-AM R&R
Randy Bernath
December 27, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
