Richard A. "Rick" Mitchell

Birth date: Mar 24, 1979 Death date: Feb 4, 2026

MITCHELL, RICHARD A. “RICK” Whitehall, Michigan Richard A. “Rick” Mitchell, age 46, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Corewell Health – Butterworth in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born on March 24, 1979, in Muskegon to P Read Obituary

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Mike Rhoads

1w ago

I first met Rick when we worked at Burger King in Whitehall in the late 90's. I will always remember Rick as having one of having such compassion in life. Rick was there for my sister Maureen Rhoads at the hight of her alcoholism throughout her extensive recovery including residential rehabilitation care. Rick was a great source of comfort to our late mother when he often make sure Maureen had a ride to her appointments and her different places of employment. When my sister received her 2nd DUI Rick was right there in that non judgemental persona Rick so always demonstrated. We often say when a person is kind hearted that they give you the shirt off their back well that was Rick. Rest in peace my friend

Misty Villarreal

2w ago

in honor of Richard.

So sorry to hear this sad news. Rick was such a sweetheart with a heart of gold 💛. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. He will be missed❤️🙏🏽

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Debra Gay

3w ago

in honor of Richard.

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Thomas O.

3w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Richard.

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Tom Oakes

3w ago

In our 4 years of knowing Rick Mitchell, we came to know him as a man who wanted nothing more than to be with people. He just wanted to fit in and be liked. While he never had legs that worked, he had an abundance of willful determination. He craved people and would walk a mile, no easy accomplishment for Rick, to be with friends. He was quick to smile, laugh and try his best to create fun.
He and I had many beers together over our 4 summers as next-door neighbors. When in the last year he couldn’t drink alcohol, a soda was just fine. It was always people that he was here for. Rick sponsored me into the Fraternal Order of Eagles where we watched hours of baseball, football and keno, always with one eye on the door for who else he might know.
The Rick we knew was always cheerful even when he had few reasons to be. In a seminar, years ago, I learned something of the art of being happy for no particular reason. I think Rick mastered that skill and was always willing to set his challenges aside to have someone else smile.
Rick was clearly loved, very well loved by his mom, aunt, PJ and Carmen, who all tirelessly cared for him. We will miss you, our good neighbor, our dear friend.
Tom and Peggy Oakes

Marta N.

3w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Richard.

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M N

3w ago

Ricky, what a joy you are to your family - separated from them for now, but buried deep in their hearts. I believe you are among the cloud of witnesses watching over them now. We will see you again when Jesus gathers us all.

With deep love in Christ, Francois, Marta, Diego, Lexi and Gabriela Newkirk

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭