Richard E. Best's Obituary
Richard E. Best, age 74, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake. He was born June 29, 1948, in Midland, Michigan, to John and Gretchen (Appel) Best. Richard graduated from Midland High School in 1967. After high school, he worked as a butcher for over 50 years. First starting out at B&A Meats in Midland, MI, he then moved out to Las Vegas, NV where he worked for the Paris Las Vegas. After retiring, Richard moved to Walkerville, MI, where he was a hunter, fisherman and avid gardener. He will be remembered by his son, Jefferson Best; daughter, Susan Best, and son Patrick Best; six grandchildren; sisters, Sarah (Norman) Williams and Barbara Collier; brothers, John (Rebecca) Best and Thomas (Susan) Best; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Linda (Wilkinson) Best and second wife Mary Ellen (Kosiboski) Best; and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Collier. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com
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