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Richard Standley Obituary
Dick was born on November 5, 1939, in Manchester, Michigan to Francis Dewey Standley and Olive Helen McGee.
Upon finishing ninth grade, he worked his entire life until retirement. Dick worked at Wrigley's grocery until they closed and then worked as a Lite Metal Diecast for several years before retiring from Guardian Fiberglass after 15 years.
He was happily married to his sweetheart, Janet Elaine Voorheis, and they recently celebrated their 64th Anniversary on October 14, 2025. They met one another through mutual friends and became proud parents to their children. They loved their children dearly and especially loved being grandparents even more.
Dick loved woodworking. He made many wonderful pieces for friends and his family. He taught his son, Jeff woodworking and they often did projects together. He loved camping up north in Petosky, and was a troop leader for the Boy Scouts in Spring Arbor in the early 1980's.
Dick is survived by his wife, Janet Standley; Daughter, Vicki (Greg) Lange; three granddaughters, Ashlee (Sean) Trombley, and their two daughters, Evalynn and Esther; Haylee (Jacob) Simpkins and their son, Jasper; Jennafer Lange and her boyfriend, Tyler Iveson; Daughter-in-law, Kelly Standley; Brother Gene (June) Standley; Henry Antone, and Mary Morton; Sister-in-law, Lynna Voorheis; Brother-in-Law, Marvin Batterson and life-long friend, Marge Herman.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jeff Standley; Sisters, Mary McGee; Carol Batterson; Brother-in-law, Lewis Voorheis; life-long friend, Jerry Herman; sister-in-law, Marty Antone; and brother-in-law, Bob Morton.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am at Watson Funeral Chapel – 2590 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson. Service will be held beginning at 11:00am with Reverend Timothy Flickinger, Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dick's honor to Cascades Humane Society and Jackson County Animal Shelter.
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Colleen & Steve Hertzfeld
October 27, 2025
Condolences to Jan and family sorry for your loss. We are glad we made time to visit over the past year or two and to help him with a cart to make it easier for him to get back and forth to see Jan these last few months.
Your sister Mary will greatly miss you.
You will be missed by all of us.
Lisa Wing Daniels
October 27, 2025
Dear Janet, mom. I'm so very sorry that Dick died. He was a wonderful person friend, and all time great person. I miss seeing you. I didn't realize you lived at the Oaks. I'll try and stop by to see you. I love you And so sorry for your loss.lLisa Wing, Daniels GOD bless you!!
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Betsy Batterson
October 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My condolences go to family and friends. My uncle Dick will be greatly missed.
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