Richard Atkinson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Atkinson of Dowagiac, Michigan, born in Dubuque, Iowa, who passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Atkinson to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Burton Atkinson and Virginia Atkinson (Rittenhouse); and his brother-in-law David Wilson. He is survived by : his wife Audrey Bruce; his children, Krista Smith (Alan), Karen Harris (Paul), Robert Atkinson (Lisa Harbin) and Anne Storrosten of Norway; his granddaughters, Lauren Flory (James), Katie Barnett (Matt), Haley Smith (Matt Lowe), Abbie Harris (Tanner Sinclair), Kelsey Wright (Connor), Mollie Harris and Libbie Harris; his great grandchildren, Maddie Flory, JJ Flory, Sam Barnett, Ellie Barnett and Colson Sinclair; and his siblings, Beverly Gotmy (Mike), Thomas Atkinson (Susan Dobrich) and Barbara Runyon (Craig).

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Dowagiac Conservation Club.