Richard Frank "Rich" DeRuiter

Please accept the heartfelt sympathies of the entire Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) community. We are honored that we were able to be part of Richard's journey and deeply saddened by this loss of one of our alumni family.

I am so sorry to read of rich's Passing. He truly was an amazing person. My prayers are with you,Rick Sherii, shelli and your families. God bless. Leslie hewitt

What an amazing family Richard and Shirley made. My heart goes out to all of you, especially Sherii, who pours her heart and soul into the magazine, the Miles for Memories program, Be Scene On Air and the community as a whole, always with a smile. What a living testament to the kind of father Richard must have been. I'm sure he was enormously proud of his children and their families.
Please accept my sincere sympathies.

Our prayers are with Rich's family. He and Shirley were great neighbors. We will miss his gift of good conversation and showing his many finds from "picking" trips. RIP Rich.
Randy and Laura Miller

Wonderful neighbor dad and a family that is as dear to me as my own. Love & Hugs to my dear friends

My sincerest condolences to you both , Rick and Sherri. I have very fond memories of your parents.

We lift your family up in prayer!

Dear Sherii and family - Shari and I send our deepest sympathy. May the Amazing Grace of God be your strength and hope at this time and always. Blessings and love - Jim and Shari Gysel

So sad to read this today. Condolences to your family and prayers during your grief. Memory Eternal.

Rest in peace, Rich. I will always remember you as a very kind man.