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Bannan Funeral Home - AlpenaRichard Bartz Obituary
Richard was born in Alpena on May 13, 1939, to the late Herman and Clara (Dege) Bartz and married Patricia Eastom on August 6, 1960. He worked and retired from Huron Portland Cement Plant and later worked for the millwright union. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia; 2 sons; two sons, Mark (Kendra) Bartz, Scott (Susan) Bartz; 5 grandchildren, Brittany Moore, Nathan Bartz, Lindsey (Sean) Ferris, Monica (fiancé, Will Talaske) Bartz, Ethan Abrehart; great grandson, Bennett Talaske; 4 siblings, Louis Bartz, Lawrence Bartz, Darrell (Reiko) Bartz, Christine (Charlie) Pake; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by son, Richard "Rick" Bartz Jr.; daughter, Lisa Bartz; 2 brothers, Gary Bartz and Randy Bartz.
Memorial visitation will take place at the Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bryan R. Salminen officiating. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.
Inurnment: Hope Cemetery
Memorials: Huron Humane Society or Second Chance Animal Shelter
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Upcoming Events
Mar
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Service
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hope Lutheran Church
5462 Nicholson Hill Rd, Hubbard Lake, MI 49747
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
11
Memorial service
12:00 p.m.
Hope Lutheran Church
5462 Nicholson Hill Rd, Hubbard Lake, MI 49747
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena