Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Glenn Walsh, age 90, of Bruce Township, MI passed away on Tuesday, March 14, at the Hospice of the EUP - Hospice House.

Dick was born on June 1, 1932, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Glenn and Thelma (Kiernan) Walsh. He graduated with the Sault High Class of 1950. In 1952, he married Martha “Joy” Bell Fields. As a member of the local Carpenter’s Union, he worked on the construction of the Mackinac Bridge and the Poe Lock. During his career he spent many years in supervisory positions. He enjoyed water recreation with his family on the St. Mary’s River and helping his neighbors with projects and repairs.

Dick is survived by his five children: Randaline (Rodney) Case, Dustine (Anthony) King, Rustin Walsh, Pamela (Curt) Mayes, and Dean Walsh; his grandchildren: Megan (Brian) VanPortfliet, Benjamin (Heather) Case, Nathaniel (Melissa) Case, Dana (Joshua) Galarowic, Tonia (Aaron) Abarca, Kristin King, Martha (Darryn) Olmstead, Taalf Thorpe, Hestia Mayes, Stepp Mayes, and Elyse (Branden) Smith; and his 25 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings: Theodore (Viola) Walsh of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ramona Siewierski of Sulfur, LA, and Dale Walsh of Dafter, MI.

Dick was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Joy Walsh; a sister, Shirley Osterhout; a brother, Burt Walsh; and his parents.

According to Dick’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.