Mr.  Richard Esch

Richard Scott Esch, age 63, of Grand Rapids passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Rick is survived by his wife, Terese; his daughters, Katelyn (Garry) VonMyhr, Emily Esch and Melanie Esch; his grandchildren, Carson Thornton and Maxwell VonMyhr. Also surviving are his mother, Margaret Esch; sister, Eileen (Don) Milligan; in laws, Marilyn and Leon Powell and brother in law, John Lindt. Rick was preceded in death by his father, John Esch; his brother, Jay Esch and sister, Alison Lindt. A Time of Gathering and Sharing will be held on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Dr. NE, Belmont. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Interment will be in Solon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Rick's name to Gift of Life Foundation, 3861 Research Park Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108. To share a memory or a photo and to sign the family's online guest book, please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Richard Scott Esch please visit our Sympathy Store.