Richard Ronald Piper Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 26, 2026 in Marion, Michigan

Richard Ronald Piper Jr.

June 13, 1947 - February 26, 2026 (78 years old)

Marion, Michigan

Richard Ronald Piper Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 26, 2026 in Marion, Michigan

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Richard Ronald Piper Jr.

June 13, 1947 - February 26, 2026 (78 years old)

Marion, Michigan

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Richard Ronald Piper Jr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Ronald Piper Jr. of Marion, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 26, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Ronald and Lillian Piper, Sr. (Newman); and his wife Deborah Jean Fletcher. He is survived by: his children, Jody Coolbaugh (Eric) and Richie Piper; and his grandchildren, Steven Stokely, Jr., Nathaniel Stokely-Lewis, Henry Coolbaugh and Samantha Coolbaugh.

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