Richard Allen Locke

Locke, Richard Allen Dick Locke, age 74, of Wyoming, passed away after a courageous battle on Sunday, October 26, 2014. He was raised in Muskegon and went on to play football on scholarship for Arizona State University where he met the love of his life. Dick retired from Wyoming Park High School where he served as a teacher, coach, and athletic director, during his 42 years of employment. His passions in life were his family, friends, and golfing. Dick will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Jessica Locke; children, Jamie Potts, Wendy (Todd) Locke, Steven (Nancy) Locke; grandchildren, Jacqui Potts, Alex, and Jaymeson “Jay Bird” Locke; great grandchildren, Reid Farrugia; brothers, Larry Locke, Roger (Wanda) Locke; sisters-in-law, Judy Locke, Barbara Locke, Jackie (Arthur) Balaban; his loyal canine friends, Callaway and Miss Pennington; many nieces, nephews, special friends, and special golf partners. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Annalee Locke; grandsons, Ethan and Campbell Locke; brother, Fred Locke; sister-in-law, Doris Locke. According to Dick’s wishes cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends may meet the family during a memorial visitation on Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 7, 2014 at 2 PM at the funeral home.

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March 26, 2015

Thinking of you and your families and keeping you in my prayers. Linda Huston

March 26, 2015

I'm sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I knew him from my six years teaching in Wyoming at Clyde Park and Parkview elementary schools and playing golf with him with many other Wyoming guys. Milton Whitmore

March 26, 2015

Mr. Locke was a great man and will be truly missed. My prayers going to the family for God to give them the strength during this time. God bless you all. Gwendolyn Applewhite-Whittington

March 26, 2015

My condolences to you, Jessica, and your family at this time. Dick was a wonderful teacher and coach and he was a lively part of my high school years. He briefly convinced me I could be a cross country runner but that only lasted until I started playing golf. My parents always considered you both hard-working and devoted to the school sports programs. May your family be surrounded by the support and love of the extended community you built over the years at Wyoming Park High School. Arlene Hedgecock

March 26, 2015

So sorry to hear of Dick's passing.....over the years, we had a lot of fun during our Wyoming Park days. He was a good influence for many kids, particularly our sons. Ross Bainbridge

March 26, 2015

I enjoyed working with Mr. Locke during my tenure with the Wyoming Park Athletic Boosters. He was a GREAT man and a real pleasure to work with. My prayers go out to the entire family! R.I.P. HENRY BOWMAN JR>

March 26, 2015

Oh Dick and Jessica, I am heart broken that i didn't get a chance to wish Dick well and thank him for our conversations and his kindness. When my three sons came home from Iraq, Dick gave me a gift certificate to take my family out to dinner and express his thanks for my sons Service. I will always be grateful for this act of kindness and thoughtfulness. Thank you Dick and Jessica and am so sorry I didn't see him in the hospital. So much thanks and so little time and circumstances. God bless a good man. Rest in peace my friend. Roger DeVries Roger Devries and sons DeVries

March 26, 2015

Dear Locke family: I am so sorry for your loss I coached football and track at Godwin Heights and I remember the battles that we had against the Park. I golfed with Dick, Rich Pullen, and Terry Sommerdyke at Maple Hill during the winter. The four of us always had a great time. He still owes me $5 when I predicted ND would beat ASU in 2013. Mr. Locke, rest in peace Robert Gregorski

March 26, 2015

Sorry for your loss, got to know Dick when he was the AD and Golf Coach for our boys, Eric and Brian, he will truly be missed. The Bonzheim Family Craig Bonzheim

March 26, 2015

Locke family, my deepest condolences. Mr. Locke was a one of a kind. As a coach, he always pushed me to be the best I could be. Even after I graduated, he allowed me to come to pre-season track practices and "run the halls" prior to my USAF basic training. He knew the importance of commitment. He had a profound impact on my high school years, and my life. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers are with you all. Samantha Graves (Kinder)

March 26, 2015

I'm sorry to hear of coach's passing. He was a great football coach to have if you were a lineman. He made football fun.As a football coach myself he taught me a lot about the game. He will always be a big part of WYOMING PARK. SCOTT REEDER

March 26, 2015

My condolences to Steve, Wendy, Mrs. Locke and family. I have so many wonderful memories of Coach Locke from my days at the Park. He will be missed by the entire Wyoming Park High School family. Rick Jenkins

March 26, 2015

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of the Locke Family during this difficult time! Although it has been a few years since I golfed with Dick, I had always enjoyed having him as a teammate in the Eagle Open when he came to Muskegon. The friendly bantering between the EMC teams is a memory I will hold in my heart for many years. He was a great teammate and a wonderful man to spend time with. My condolences Chuck Holter

March 26, 2015

I would like to express my sympathies to Jessica and family. Gunta Brehmer

March 26, 2015

I would like to express my sympathies to Jessica and family. Gunta Brehmer

March 26, 2015

I am a retired Secretary from Grandville High School Athletic Department. Dick was always very kind to me and wonderful to work with. Jessica, I remember both of you working together and how much you loved each other, the students and staff at Wyoming Park. My sincere sympathy. lidna kibbey

March 26, 2015

I am sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was a gentleman to work with in athletics and always had the best interest of his athletes at heart. My prayers are with his family. Barry Hobrla

March 26, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences, continued prayers for the family. John Irving

March 26, 2015

I was so sorry to read about Mr. Locke's passing. He was always a pleasant presence in the halls of school. He will be missed. Sandy Lonero

March 26, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Lots of prayers & love sent to the family. May he rest in peace...... Ronald & Debra Wilcox

March 26, 2015

We had so many fun times together and a lifetime of fond memories. We will always have Dick in our heart. ROBERT VANDER VEEN

March 26, 2015

Dear Jessica and family, Dick was a good guy and great neighbor. I always enjoyed our talks. I will never forget your families kindness when my sons all came home from Iraq. Dick gave me a gift certificate to take my family out to dinner and thanked them for their service. His thoughtfulness and concern over the years will never be forgotten. God bless and our heartfelt condolences. Thank you so very much. Roger Devries and sons DeVries

March 26, 2015

So sad to hear of Dick's passing. Jessica and family our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time. Dick was not only a great teacher and coach to me during my years at Park, but he truly became a friend. I know that I was made a better person by Dick's influence in my life and I will be forever grateful. Mike Ball

March 26, 2015

Jessica and family...we are saddened to hear about Dick's health battles and passing. He was a cornerstone at Wyoming Park both when 35 years ago when I attended and our boys also. He and your family have all brought much good to the school, athletics and personally to so many who knew him. God bless you all. With Christian Love, Susan Lamos

March 26, 2015

So many great childhood memories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Locke family. God bless. Ryan Vander Veen