Richard Mellema Obituary
The memory of Richard Mellema of Cadillac, Michigan, who passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Mellema and Ruth Mellema (Van Mourik); his brothers, Edward, Henry and Roger Mellema; and his grandchildren, Jessica Marie Mellema and Chad Person.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Kay Mellema (Favier); his children, Susan, Kirk Tyler of Drummond Island, Mark, Bonnie Mellema (Beach) of Cadillac, Caryn, Tim Kelley of Lawton, Sharon, Dave Powell of Midland, Michael and Carla Mellema (Blackledge) of Jacksonville; and his granddaughter Jodie Person. He is also survived by Eleven other Grand Children and Eighteen Great Grand Children.
