Richard Bay "Chard" Overbeck's Obituary
Richard Bay “Chard” Overbeck, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Spring Lake, MI. He was born June 15, 1958, in New York, NY, to Gene and Patricia (Bay) Overbeck. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School in New York, in 1976. Richard had a passion to help people, which led him to attend Stanford University and Southwestern University Medical School and become a Physician. He was an Emergency Room Physician for over 30 years and spent most of his career practicing at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI and Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, MI.
Richard enjoyed watching ice hockey and was a devoted Red Wings fan. He was also known to be a techie. Whether it was with computers or new advancements in technology, Richard wanted to know what the latest and greatest thing was happening. He had a passion for music and especially liked to listen to various talented guitarists. Richard also loved to spend time at his home, away from home, at Rex Terrace on Elk Lake.
Richard will be greatly missed by his children, Cory (Allison Stavnicky) Overbeck and Alex (Michael Loreti) Overbeck; sisters, Liz Overbeck and Katie Caress; brother, Tom (Carol) Overbeck; and girlfriend, Janet Stiffler. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. A private family Memorial Gathering will occur at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., 49456. Share memories with the family and sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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