Ricky Allen LeClaire

December 23, 1962 ~
March 25, 2026

Rick LeClaire, age 63, of Dorr Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 

Rick was born in Amarillo, Texas, and moved to Michigan with his family at a young age. He spent much of his life working as an access control engineer and building homes, taking great pride in creating things with his hands. Rick had a love for classic rock music and cherished his summers spent cruising on his speedboat. He had a witty sense of humor and a gift for impressions, always bringing laughter to his family and friends.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharie of 40 years; his father, Carl “Bill” LaClaire; children, Lydia (Cam) Friesma, Melissa LeClaire, Ryan LeClaire; siblings, Randy (Ellen) LeClaire, Jeff LaClaire; several nieces, nephews, grandnephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Jane LaClaire. 

Funeral services will be held 12 pm Friday, April 3 at  Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Chris Pannell officiating.  Burial will be held at Salem Township-West Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 4-7 pm at  funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society of West Michigan

Visitation
Thursday, April 2
4:00pm - 7:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Funeral Service
Friday, April 3
12:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 455-1535

Leave Your Tribute Message

April 04, 2026 10:03am
So sorry for your loss, Rick was a kind person, good father, and faithful man. Our deepest sympathy from the McSauby family.

- Mary McSauby

March 30, 2026 8:33pm
A lifetime of memories built from the very beginning—our parents sharing friendship, and growing up side by side as part of the Beach Street gang. Those days shaped a bond that never faded. He was truly a great person—caring, funny, and full of a warmth that made people feel at ease. The kind of soul people were drawn to, and lucky to know. This loss comes as a deep shock, one that’s hard to put into words. He will be missed more than words can express, and remembered always with love, laughter, and the stories that will live on. Deepest sympathy and all the love from the West Family

- HOLLY B PENDERGAST/West




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