Richard George "Dickie Bird" Dershem's obituary , Passed away on March 21, 2025 in Saint Johns, Michigan

Richard George "Dickie Bird" Dershem

May 12, 1939 - March 21, 2025 (85 years old)

Saint Johns, Michigan

Richard George "Dickie Bird" Dershem's obituary , Passed away on March 21, 2025 in Saint Johns, Michigan

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Richard George "Dickie Bird" Dershem

May 12, 1939 - March 21, 2025 (85 years old)

Saint Johns, Michigan

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Richard George Dershem Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard George Dershem of Saint Johns, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 85, on March 21, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Dershem and Flora Louise Dershem (Bingham); his wife Sharon Orweller; and his siblings, Nancy Dunkel (Eugene), Margaret McDunnell (Al) and David Dershem.

He is survived by: his children, Lynn Dershem (Christie), Peter Dershem (Cindy) and Kirstin Dershem (Steve Miller); his grandchildren, Tyler Kinsey (Cassondra), LeeAnn Brown (RJ), Miriah Nash (Forrest) and Dakota Dershem (Mikayla); his great grandchildren, Tucker, Brynn Kinsey, Hendrixx and Lenoxx Brown; his sisters, Phyllis Moore (Robert "Alan") and Marilyn Speer (late Terry); and his siblings-in-law, Paula Roberts (Dan "Cowboy"), Sandra Wing (late Mike), Joyce Woodhams (late Alvin), Emily Orweller (late Gary) and Roger Arntz (late Janice). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Lowe Global Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McGeehan Funeral Homes



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Mar 27

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Lowe Global Methodist Church
5485 W Lowe Rd, St Johns, MI 48879

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Mar 27

Memorial service

Lowe Global Methodist Church
5485 W Lowe Rd, St Johns, MI 48879

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