Richard Francis DeRyckere Obituary
The passing of Richard Francis DeRyckere (Romeo, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 18, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Francis DeRyckere to show support.
As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia (Pat); his children, Jon (Carol), Mark, Joan Smith, Michael (Randy), Cathie Comis (Don), Chris (Gosia) and Terri Delong; and his brothers, Jim (Rita) and Ed. He is also survived by His family grew to include 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church (343 S Main St, Romeo, MI 48065). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
