Richard N. "Rick" Vaught

Richard "Rick" N. Vaught

Richard "Rick" N. Vaught, age 71, of Adrian, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Gaslight Village Assisted Living. He was born on December 15, 1952, in Highland, Illinois, to the late Richard and Joyce (Miller) Vaught. He graduated from Spring Arbor University in 1974 with a degree in social sciences. He married his wife, Barbara Pasch, in April 1994. Rick worked at Adrian Training School for 34 years, retiring in April 2009, as a youth specialist. Upon retiring, he worked as a substitute for Lenawee County Schools.

Rick enjoyed his life with singing, participating with several community theater organizations such as Tecumseh and Lenawee Community Chorus, Croswell, and many others. He enjoyed cruising with Barb to many Caribbean Islands. Rick's life was deeply enriched with five exchange students from several countries. He was active in local politics and an animal lover.

Rick is survived by his loving wife, Barb; sister-in-law, Karen Vaught; and niece, Sarah (Travis) Vaught. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Renne and Randall.

Visitation for Rick will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mary Wood officiating. Burial of cremains will be held in Spring Arbor Cemetery, Spring Arbor, Michigan at a later date.

You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be given to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (Disabled veterans and first responders) (t2t.org) or Croswell Opera House (Croswell.org).