s an English teacher at Montague High School, he was deeply involved with student life as he coached, was the announcer at sporting events, advised various student groups and enjoyed his own children's involvement at school, especially in sports. He stayed in touch with former students and over the years became their friends. Dick enjoyed an active life, golfing with friends and grandchildren after his retirement from teaching, playing pond hockey til he hung up his skates at 80, throwing a ball with his children or grandchildren, dancing with his wife and grandkids at every wedding, hiking in national parks all over the US, riding his bike, even up the town hill, swimming in Lake Michigan and generally appreciating the outdoors, wherever he was. He was active for many years with the Old Newsies Charity, The Knights of Columbus, served as a Montague City Councilman and more recently as a Board member of the Whitelake Senior Center. In 2015, he enjoyed special recognition with his brother Phil both WWII vets, with an Honor Flight to Washington DC. He had a wonderful speaking voice and was a reader and commentator at St. James Catholic church in Montague, volunteered at local nursing homes where he recited or read poetry, and was called upon many times to speak at the weddings of his children and grandchildren. In the saddest of times, Dick struggled through the death of his two sons, Jim and John when they were only in their 30s. They have been in his thoughts every day, but he still found joy and happiness alongside his wife through many family gatherings with his daughters and their families: Kathy and Mike Freeman of Milwaukee, Nancy Hoos and John Kough of Bethesda, Md, Janet and Gary Graham, of Montague after many years in Marquette, Mi, Suzanne and John Pearce of Saginaw, Martha Hoos of Muskegon, Mary and Craig Hefner of Northfield, Ma, Laura Knop, of Montague after many years in Lake Bluff, IL, and Dana Hoos of Seattle. "Gramps" was loved by his 15 grandchildren: Kristen and Laura, Andy and Dylan, Sarah, Amy and Tim, Megan and Eric, Evan, Ben and Nora, Carson, Caroline and Connor, and took special joy in his 12 great grandchildren. Memorial Service Friday, July 9, 2021, at 11:00 AM St. James Catholic Church 5149 Dowling Street, Montague, MI 49437. Please Follow CDC Safety Guide lines. All are welcome! Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook. The family appreciates the expertise, compassion and guidance of Harbor Hospice and asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to this invaluable resource in these uncertain times. Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave. #400, Muskegon, MI 49441. We ask you all as friends, acquaintances and Michiganders, #maskupmichigan. The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew, the furrow followed free...The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon