- Date Of Birth: May 6, 1941
- Date Of Death: February 19, 2020
- State: Michigan
Richard L. McLean, age 78, was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on February 19, 2020. Also welcoming him home was his wife, Linda (Grosteffon) McLean. Born May 6th, 1941, the trouble-maker was the second of seven children born to Russell and Mary McLean. Dick tested his mother’s limits & caused his dad some gray hairs, but he was their favorite – or so he said.
He was one of a kind, best known for his quick, witty humor. He was always ready with a joke.
In his childhood, “back when Moses was around,” he was part of 4-H in Midland. He leather-crafted, gardened flowers and vegetables, and barrel-raced as part of The Saddle Club.
After graduating Midland High, he attended Ferris State. He proudly earned the title “dad” to Rich & Eric (of wife, Sharon), Scott (of wife, Jan), Michael & Shelly (of wife, Linda). Many years later, he proudly earned another title of “favorite uncle” to his niece, Kristina. The two of them spoke daily, “harassing” each other with jokes, but also enjoying many deep, heartfelt conversations.
Dick’s personality was magnetic. He enjoyed making new friends, especially through his work & church (and then picking on them). Dow was his primary employer, but he also ran his own lawn care business, repaired damaged vehicles & managed operations at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Dick & his family attended Charity Chapel in that town after moving there for him to attend Liberty Bible College.
He was a devoted caregiver to his wife, Linda, for many years. Dick was a kind man who loved the Lord & who loved others.
His big heart & sense of humor will be greatly missed by those he left behind: children, Eric, Michael & Shelly; brother, Russ; sisters, Linda and Gaila; grandchildren, Steven, Cory, Dustin, Brandon & Jacob; great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Henry & Zoey. He will be missed by his church family (especially the prayer team he led), many staff & patients at Baptist Hospital (where he volunteered), and many dear friends that would love to head out to lunch or play pool with him, just one more time.
He is now sharing his love & humor in heaven with: wife, Linda; sons, Rich & Scott; parents, Russ & Mary; and siblings, Barb, Dennis & Dave.
