Richard Stanley Amsdill

Richard Stanley Amsdill, age 68, of Onondaga, Michigan, passed away in the comfort of his home on August 13, 2024. Rick was born on September 14, 1955, the son of Earl and Vivian Amsdill who have preceded him in death. He graduated from Leslie High School and married his high school sweetheart, Shery Townsend. Rick was a hard worker who had successful careers as a certified mechanic and then as a drywall finisher. In his free time, Rick enjoyed watching Michigan football, being outside in his garden, and listening to AC/DC.

Along with his parents, Rick is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Amsdill; brothers, Raymond Amsdill and Tony Amsdill; nephew, Ricky Dowding; and niece, Tammie Garland. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shery Amsdill; daughters, Rikki Amsdill (Harold Gillett) and Sally (Jesse) Brown; and grandchildren: Brooke (Quincy) Wallace, Gabriel Beam, Alex Beam, Cody Garland, Lillian Brown and Buster Brown. Rick is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Riley and Auden; siblings: Marilynn (Gerald) McKinney, Bill (Pam) Amsdill, Susan Garland, Margaret Dowding, Marie Kidder, and Mark Amsdill; and sisters-in-law, Debora Rounds and Diane Slusser.

A celebration of Rick’s life was held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Springport Bible Church located at 240 Mechanic Street in Springport. Pastor Matt Rohde began with a few words followed by a time for sharing love, laughter, and memories during a luncheon. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Springport Funeral Home, 121 Pearl St./PO Box 235, Springport, MI 49284. 517-857-4848.