Richard A. Marks, 76, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, and also one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church (of which he was a member) or Michigan Lutheran High School. Messages and memories may be left online at www.bowermanfuneral.com.
Richard was born March 17, 1947, in St. Joseph, the son of Ferdinand and Alvina (Frank) Marks. He was a veteran who served his country with the United States Air Force. He earned an Associate Degree and was employed as an electrician for Bosch Corporation. He was a member of the Mid-Michiana Cruisers.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol; and his brother, Edward.
Survivors include his step-daughter, Kim Scott; two step-grandchildren, Becky and Bethany; his nephew, Jeffery Marks; and three nieces: Ellen Hasse, Diane Smith, and Kathy Decker.
Events
APR11
Visitation
Tuesday, April 11, 20236:00PM – 8:00PM
Bowerman Funeral Home
6635 East Main Street , P. O. Box 534
Eau Claire, MI 49111
APR12
Visitation
Wednesday, April 12, 20239:30AM – 10:30AM
Grace Lutheran Church
6605 Pipestone Street, Eau Claire, MI 49111
APR12
Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 12, 202310:30AM
Grace Lutheran Church
6605 Pipestone Street, Eau Claire, MI