Obituary

Remembering Therese Rich

Therese Rich, age 92, of Jenison, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Therese graduated from Wayne State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She went on to work for Catholic Social Services until she moved to Grand Rapids and started to work for the State of Michigan. She was a devout Catholic and in her free time, Therese loved bird watching, playing piano, and had a great interest in tracking her family’s genealogy. Therese had a big heart, and her family meant the world to her. Her door was always open for any family member to come, enjoy a delicious meal and leave feeling so much love. She was preceded in death by siblings Robert (Sally) Sanderson, Louis (Maureen) King, Eileen (Monty) Walker; and the father of her children, Robert E. Rich. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Robert T Rich, Ann “Shelly” (Eric) Ottenbacher, Lara Rich, Mark Rich, Louis (Michelle) Rich; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Baldwin Street with Fr. Phong Pham presiding. Burial Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday, July 26 from 4-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 am at the church prior to the service. 

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Visitation

Saturday, July 27 · 9:30am - 10:30am

Location

Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish

2700 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, July 27 · 10:30am

Location

Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish

2700 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428

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Therese, I wish I could be there today to hear about your life and see your family again. To me, you were a gracious hostess and friend for many years. You had an unexpected sense of humor. My favorite story about you ends with you telling Robert, "I sold the car... and the dog." That was you just doing what had to be done. Rest in peace, Therese.

— Karen Sheridan

loved the way she treated me my wife Peggy and my mom like family . She will truly be missed.

— vincent russo

I'll miss the windmil shirt, making applesauce, blts. I learned how to wrap gifts the therese way with crisp edges and always add ribbons. I thank grandma for continuing communication when I moved away. I love you always and forever.

— Dustie anderson

Aunt Therese I cherish all the visits with my Mom & Sue. The laughs & lunches we had together. You will always be remembered and in my heart forever.

— Rose Harris

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