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Richard Loder Obituary
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Richard Eugene Loder of Zeeland, Michigan (formerly of Battle Creek) died Saturday, January 17, 2015, surrounded by his family at Zeeland Hospital in Zeeland, Michigan. Richard was born October 12, 1928 in Jewel, Iowa and was the son of Raleigh and Ruth (McKinley) Loder.
Dick was a graduate of Webster City High School. Dick enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 1, 1946 and served in Japan until his discharge on August 16, 1947. Dick married Marge (Hylton) Loder on November 12, 1952 in Angola, Indiana.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Randy and Debbie Price of Holland, MI; his daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Neale and Cindy Searle of Lake Orion, MI; grandchildren, Drs. Jason and Erin Charnley, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan and Bri Reardon, Jessica and Kyle Searle; four great grandsons, Carter and Cole Charnley and AJ and Andrew Reardon; and a great-granddaughter, Livia Charnley. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Allen of Des Moines, IA and Mrs. Jean Morphet of West Lafayette, Indiana.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister; his wife, Marjorie L. Loder; and his son Richard E. Loder II.
Dick was employed by Gambles, Eaton Manufacturing and also worked at Waites Party Store, Wattles Park Hardware and Lakeview Hardware. Dick was also a custodian at Lakeview Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home in Battle Creek on Friday January 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 12:00 noon. Adam Metzger, Pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church will be officiating. Military honors and committal will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Binder Park Zoo. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
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Sheryl "Dean" Cheek
February 7, 2015
This was my Uncle Dick. I have so many pictures of he and I when I was very small after he got back from the service. My son takes after him. Slim build and black hair. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I have nothing but good memories of him and his children. I am on facebook if anyone wishes to contact me. My mother was his sister, Madelyn.
Rocky Marsh
January 31, 2015
I will always remember Richard Loder as a kind man. I send my condolences to the family. Richard will never be forgotten in my lifetime. When he lost his son Rick, I lost my brother! To help my mother. Richard identified my brother so that my mother would not have to see the results of this horrific accident that took so many young lives. I am so thankful for our what he did that protected my mother back in 1976. God Bless Richard and may he rest in peace until the coming of our Lord.
John Riley
January 24, 2015
Donna, death leaves a heartache you can't heal. You still have precious memories. Very sad to here of dicks death.
Rayford Norris
January 21, 2015
I worked with Dick in 1965-66 at Gambles. He was a department head and ran a very focused and disciplined department. He was a very good man ro work with.
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