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Richard Boyer Obituary

Richard Allen Boyer
Richard Allen Boyer, age 92 of Midland, died August 19, 2025 in Midland, Michigan. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 3, 1933 to the late Allen G. and Georgia M. Boyer. Richard graduated from Beaverton High School in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 1952 during the Korean War.
On September 5, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart, the late Irene M. Crowell, at the Dale United Methodist Church. Richard went on to work the next 38 ½ years at Brown Machine, retiring in February 1995. He was a volunteer on the Beaverton Fire Department for 9 years. He also worked for the city at Christmas time, dressed as Santa Claus for 36 years. Richard was a lifetime member of the Beaverton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7303.
Richard is survived by his wife, Barbara (Brushaber) Boyer who he married on May 7, 1988, and they shared 37 beautiful years; children, Richard (Pam) Boyer, Jr.; Steven (Cindy) Boyer; Ruthann (Dean) Stoneburner; James (Julie) Boyer; Shelly (Dale) Hall, Debbie Marquardt, Kimberly (Steve) Mishler, Daryl (Kenda) Parker. Richard was grandpa to 21 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren with another on the way.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his siblings, Beverly, David, Robert, Harley and Phyllis.
Funeral services for Richard will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Wilson MILLER Funeral Home, 4210 N. Saginaw Rd. Midland, MI 48640. Pastor Michael Sawicki will officiate with a luncheon to follow at Aldersgate Church, 2206 Airfield Ln. Midland, MI 48642. Visitation will be on Monday at the funeral home from 10:00 am until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Legion Berryhill Baseball Team, Aldersgate Church or Dale United Methodist Church.

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Published by Midland Daily News on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Brian Walters and family

August 24, 2025

We are very sad to see this news about Dick. He was a great friend to our family over the years. I have many great memories of going over to his house to play sports with Richard, Jim and Steve, playing church fast pitch softball (Dick was a great pitcher!) and attending church functions with him at Dale Methodist Church. Thanks for the memories Dick, you will be missed!

Carol Palmateer

August 21, 2025

My Friend ,you are so missed. Your welcome face on Sunday mornings. Your hugs and concern for my dad's health. Your compassion for others and your love for Euchre. Such a good man and always a Friend. Carol Palmateer

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