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.