Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hull, Richard "Rich" Gordon January 17, 2022
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HULL

Richard Gordon Hull, born March 24, 1938 and passed peacefully to his home on 
January 17, 2022.

Rich was born on Clyde Road in Ionia to frank Millard Hull and Florence Myrtle 
Jane. He served in the U.S. Navy right out of high school from 1956 to 1960, 
spending two years at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and on board the USS Saratoga. Rich 
married the love of his life Janet Pacholke on January 9, 1960 in Flint. Rich 
worked and attended Michigan state University. After he received an Associate 
degree, he and Jan settled in Ionia and raised 3 children. He went to work for 
the Michigan Department of Corrections and retired after 25 years as a 
Lieutenant.The next 31 years, Rich worked hard at retirement with part time jobs 
(John Deere), traveling, woodworking, camping, fishing, hunting, and spending 
time with his family. Rich loved his life and knew exactly where he was headed 
after this life was finished.

Rich is survived by his wife of 62 years Jan, whom he adored. His children' 
Kathy and time Pretzel of Fenwick, Wendy and Dean Humphrey of Newaygo and Rich & 
Rosana Hull of Auburn Hills, all of whom he was very proud. Grandchildren; 
Robert & Megan Purcell, Cody & Brittany Cooper, Garrett & Espie Humphrey, Connor 
& Tory Reavy, Jay & Sami White, Sofia Hull, Noelle Humphrey, Gabriel Hull, and 
Laura Hull. All of whom he loved dearly. He also had 8-great grand children who 
once they could walk, he took a lot of interest in. Also surviving are two 
brothers Robert & Joanne Hull and Harold & Julie Hull and sister Nancy & Bob 
Abernathy.

Rich was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Florence, his wife's parents 
Alvin & Alvina Pacholke, brothers Don Hull and Carl Grigsby and by sisters 
Beatrice Hull and Dorothy Grigsby.

Visitation was Thursday, January 20 at 5-8 pm at Lae Funeral Home in Ionia and 
Friday, January 21 from 12-2 pm at St.John Lutheran Church in Ionia with service 
following at 2 pm. Memorial Contributions will be given to St.John Lutheran 
Church, for which Rich was a member for over 56 years. Online condolences may be 
made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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