Richard "Dick" Britzen's Obituary
Mr. Richard J. “Dick” Britzen, age 69, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 19, 2004 in Grand Rapids. He was born July 21, 1935 to Math J. and Madelyn S. (Nielsen) Britzen in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Dick owned Sherman Bowling Center, was president of the Seaway Gun Club, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Bowling Proprietor’s Association, and was a board member of Gentiva Health Services. He was also an honorary member of the Norton Shores Fire Department. Dick is survived by his wife, Gale; 3 children, Kathy (Scott) Olsen of Belmont, Debbie (David) Strait of Muskegon, Jackie (Bill) Britzen-Reek of Muskegon; 4 step-children, Kelley (Rick) Vanderforest of Chicago, Pam (Ron) Sage of Milford, Tim (Eva) Coddington of Muskegon, Carolyn (Jeff) Jazdzyk of Spring Lake; 10 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Carolyn (William) Bayne of Muskegon, Sandra Bush of Apopka, FL. SERVICES will be 1:00 PM Monday at
The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd.(231) 759-8565 with Rev. Ben Jansen officiating. VISITATION with the family will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Sunday. Share memories with the family at their on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Renucci Hospitality House at Spectrum Butterworth.
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