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1962
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2020
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Albert Lee Bailey
June 16, 2020
We ate at his restaurant, Village Place, all the time and met him twice. Very nice man and kind to his employees. We will miss Rick and going to the Waterford watering hole. RIP and condolences to his friends and family.
Amy Crandall
April 13, 2020
We would like to give our condolences to the family of Rick. We met with him 2 days before his passing to buy one of his pups, Lacey. He was so nice and you could tell what a caring, kind man he was. We are so sorry for the loss!
Catherine Madden
April 2, 2020
My deepest condolences to Rick's family and friends.
My first job was as a hostess at The Village Place. I can see Rick in my mind right now. He was very kind and generous. For my high school graduation, he gave me a hot air balloon ride. It was an amazing experience that has stayed with me all these years. I feel lucky to have had my first work experience at TVP. I loved the team at TVP! I didn't realize it then, but now I know, that he built this great group and place to work.
My thoughts and prayers are with Rick's family and friends. Rest in peace, Rick.
Catherine Madden
April 2, 2020
My deepest condolences to Rick's family and friends. My first job was as a hostess at The Village Place. I can see Rick in my mind right now. He was very kind and generous. For my high school graduation, he gave me a hot air balloon ride. It was an amazing experience that has stayed with me all these years. I feel lucky to have had my first work experience at TVP. I loved the team at TVP! I didn't realize it then, but now I know that he built a great team and place to work.
My thoughts and prayers are with Rick's family and friends. Rest in peace, Rick.
Paul Kerby
April 2, 2020
Rick's personality can never be replaced. We will miss him greatly at deer camp. I can't believe we have shared our last meal in Onaway. Our love to his family.
Chery Pool
April 1, 2020
Have worked with Rick for over 25 years in payroll. Always enjoyed speaking to him about family and his busy life. He was by far one of my favorite clients. I will miss him.
Gary Kaul
April 1, 2020
On behalf of the Clarkston High School learning and athletic community I would like to provide heartfelt condolences to Weston, Calvin, Meaghan, and your entire extended family. We got to know Wes through his terrific children, and were fortunate enough to develop a friendship with him through his work with Clarkston basketball. Wes was thoughtful, insightful, witty, and showed an uncommon dedication to support young people in positive ways. His influence will live on through his actions and deeds. He will be missed!
Debbie, Steve and Michael Sims
March 31, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
March 31, 2020
Rick, we will miss you! I have known you for 35 years, through business,(GFS) but also through our one on one interactions.
March 31, 2020
Very nice man.
Carol Martin
March 31, 2020
Rick taught me everything about the restaurant business. And I was trained well. He was a big part of my life and my kids. They grew up at the village place. I will miss him very much!
Dale Krawczyk
March 31, 2020
Had the pleasure of knowing Rick through the village place family and golfing. The community will miss him. He was much to young.
Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Monique and
March 30, 2020
We met Rick and Cal during a rough time in our family having just lost our Boxer the day before. He welcomed us into his home and he and Cal made us realize these were kind hearted people who shared our love for our Boxers. We have a puppy from his babies Kale and Bailee and we named her Kaleigh, also a nod to his son who was so kind to us and has a smile that lights up a room. Rick in a short time we felt as though we have known you forever. We wish you Peace Big Guy!
Mary Koehler
March 30, 2020
I will miss you so much. I'm glad Ralph and myself got to see you the weekend before. Enjoy some time with Mom and Dad. Much love.
Ardis Bailey
March 30, 2020
My sincere sympathy. It is so sad that he passed away so young. I have known Rick since he was a teenager. I worked with Jennifer and Rick at the VP. Take one day at a time. Take care
Tim hall
March 30, 2020
Every time I ever had any interaction with Rick he was always so upbeat and always greeted me with a big smile! Two of my sisters,carol klein and debbie klein both worked for Rick at village place along with a niece and two nephews! This will no doubt affect my family in a major way and I know they consider rick they're family! I'm so sorry for his children who I'm sure are absolutely devastated! God bless all!
Travis Voss
March 30, 2020
You will truly be missed and I will never forget you and life lessons you taught me throughout my whole life. I always looked up to you and loved ya. Rest in heaven Rick
Prayers are with all of his family and friend's. Bless you all
Tanya Jimenez
March 30, 2020
My heart goes out to you kids! Rick was a great friend of mine and I loved him and truly miss him everyday! Our love for our boxers and having puppies where everyone thought we were crazy (we were) and I will do everything to keep our puppy name going "JimSie" I will miss our daily silly conversations and company as we could ground each each other back to reality because we sure understood each other. He was an amazing friend and I'm so glad I had the chance to know him and become so close. Until we meet again my dear friend. Rest In Peace
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