Richard Thomas VanDette Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Thomas VanDette of Swartz Creek, Michigan, whose life came to an end on May 19, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo VanDette and Mary VanDette (Belanger); his brother Donald VanDette; and his brother-in-law Michael DeGeorge. He is survived by: his close friend Keith Perior; his wife Kathryn VanDette; his children, James VanLanduyt (Jody), Chris VanLanduyt (Shannon) and Jamie Messer (Joseph); his grandchildren, Joseph VanLanduyt (Bridgette), James VanLanduyt III, Alexandria Pugh (Tyrone), Brittney Huff, Deirdra VanLanduyt, Gabrielle Schmidt, Kallista Messer, Nen Messer and Morgan Messer; his sister Mary Ester DeGeorge; his niece Jackie Foether (Kevin); and his friends, Mary Perior, John and Shirley Harvey. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may direct memorial contributions to the Swartz Creek Senior Center or the Carman-Ainsworth Senior Center.
