Michael Evan Richelson

Michael Evan Richelson obituary, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Michael Evan Richelson

Michael Richelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edgley Cremation Services - West Palm Beach on Dec. 8, 2025.
Michael Evan Richelson, age 83, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away on December 3, 2025, after a long battle with kidney and heart disease. Born on December 1, 1942, Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was an avid fisherman and lifelong boat owner, sharing countless memories on the water with his friends Ken Baittinger and the late Harry Vaughn. Michael enjoyed gardening and took great pride in caring for his plants, spending time with his breakfast and lunch buddies, and being an active member of the Palm Beach Gardens Moose Lodge 2010.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Rose Richelson.

He is survived by his loving wife JoAnn, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; his step-daughter Jennifer Blackman and her husband Bryan, of Huntersville, NC; his grandchildren Evan and Andrew; and his sister Elynn Eiss and her husband Donald Steamer of Key Colony Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Trustbridge Hospice Care in Michael's memory. (https://trustbridge.com/give/)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Edgley Cremation Services - West Palm Beach

4128 Westroads Drive Suite 203, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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