Richard Irwin (Dick) Keyes passed away on March 26, 2016 surrounded by his wife and children and in the hearts of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dick was raised in Birmingham, Michigan and attended Baldwin High School. He was the oldest son of prominent Detroit architect Hugh T. Keyes and Faye Elizabeth Schram and shared a rich and rewarding family life with his brother, Bob, and two sisters, Faye Elizabeth and Nancy (Babcock). One of his favorite activities while growing up was playing ice hockey with his friends on Quarton Lake.
In WWII Dick served his country as a C-47 pilot flying with the 97th Airdrome Squadron in the European Theatre of Operations. Responsible for getting vital supplies to the Front during the war and transporting VIP and other military personnel after VE Day are duties Dick took seriously yet downplayed in his humility. Dick graduated from Michigan State University beginning a life-long affection for the Green and White and cherished a 66 year marriage to Marilyn Ann Graham of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dick raised his family in his home town as father to Claudia (Ron) St. Amour, Douglas Keyes, and Steven (Judy) Keyes, being blessed with grandchildren Matthew, Melissa, William, Mark, Stephanie, Samantha, Carly and Piper and great grandchildren Emma, Maggie, Zoe and Leah.
Dick’s career at McLouth Steel, his memberships at St. James Episcopal Church, Red Run Golf Club and Otsego Ski Club, and his many friends from his youth through college provided a rich and rewarding life to compliment his loving family.
Retirement brought Dick and Marilyn to Gaylord, Michigan where they enjoyed golf and skiing. Through membership at the Gaylord Country Club and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and volunteering at the local food bank and other charities, Dick and Marilyn quickly became part of the fabric of the Gaylord community. After retiring from golf, it was common for passing foursomes to call out his name to say hello as he sat on the deck of his home watching the action on the 4th hole at Gaylord CC.
His family will remember him as a devoted and loving father who taught by example more than by words. His professional associates will remember him with respect and appreciation. His many life-long friends will remember him as fun loving and true.
Dick was raised in Birmingham, Michigan and attended Baldwin High School. He was the oldest son of prominent Detroit architect Hugh T. Keyes and Faye Elizabeth Schram and shared a rich and rewarding family life with his brother, Bob, and two sisters, Faye Elizabeth and Nancy (Babcock). One of his favorite activities while growing up was playing ice hockey with his friends on Quarton Lake.
In WWII Dick served his country as a C-47 pilot flying with the 97th Airdrome Squadron in the European Theatre of Operations. Responsible for getting vital supplies to the Front during the war and transporting VIP and other military personnel after VE Day are duties Dick took seriously yet downplayed in his humility. Dick graduated from Michigan State University beginning a life-long affection for the Green and White and cherished a 66 year marriage to Marilyn Ann Graham of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dick raised his family in his home town as father to Claudia (Ron) St. Amour, Douglas Keyes, and Steven (Judy) Keyes, being blessed with grandchildren Matthew, Melissa, William, Mark, Stephanie, Samantha, Carly and Piper and great grandchildren Emma, Maggie, Zoe and Leah.
Dick’s career at McLouth Steel, his memberships at St. James Episcopal Church, Red Run Golf Club and Otsego Ski Club, and his many friends from his youth through college provided a rich and rewarding life to compliment his loving family.
Retirement brought Dick and Marilyn to Gaylord, Michigan where they enjoyed golf and skiing. Through membership at the Gaylord Country Club and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and volunteering at the local food bank and other charities, Dick and Marilyn quickly became part of the fabric of the Gaylord community. After retiring from golf, it was common for passing foursomes to call out his name to say hello as he sat on the deck of his home watching the action on the 4th hole at Gaylord CC.
His family will remember him as a devoted and loving father who taught by example more than by words. His professional associates will remember him with respect and appreciation. His many life-long friends will remember him as fun loving and true.
Richard Irwin (Dick) Keyes passed away on March 26, 2016 surrounded by his wife and children and in the hearts of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dick was raised in Birmingham, Michigan and attended Baldwin High School. He was the oldest son of prominent Detroit architect Hugh T. Keyes and Faye Elizabeth Schram and shared a rich and rewarding family life with his brother, Bob, and two sisters, Faye Elizabeth and Nancy (Babcock). One of his favorite activities while growing up was playing ice hockey with his friends on Quarton Lake.
In WWII Dick served his country as a C-47 pilot flying with the 97th Airdrome Squadron in the European Theatre of Operations. Responsible for getting vital supplies to the Front during the war and transporting VIP and other military personnel after VE Day are duties Dick took seriously yet downplayed in his humility. Dick graduated from Michigan State University beginning a life-long affection for the Green and White and cherished a 66 year marriage to Marilyn Ann Graham of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dick raised his family in his home town as father to Claudia (Ron) St. Amour, Douglas Keyes, and Steven (Judy) Keyes, being blessed with grandchildren Matthew, Melissa, William, Mark, Stephanie, Samantha, Carly and Piper and great grandchildren Emma, Maggie, Zoe and Leah.
Dick’s career at McLouth Steel, his memberships at St. James Episcopal Church, Red Run Golf Club and Otsego Ski Club, and his many friends from his youth through college provided a rich and rewarding life to compliment his loving family.
Retirement brought Dick and Marilyn to Gaylord, Michigan where they enjoyed golf and skiing. Through membership at the Gaylord Country Club and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and volunteering at the local food bank and other charities, Dick and Marilyn quickly became part of the fabric of the Gaylord community. After retiring from golf, it was common for passing foursomes to call out his name to say hello as he sat on the deck of his home watching the action on the 4th hole at Gaylord CC.
His family will remember him as a devoted and loving father who taught by example more than by words. His professional associates will remember him with respect and appreciation. His many life-long friends will remember him as fun loving and true.
Dick was raised in Birmingham, Michigan and attended Baldwin High School. He was the oldest son of prominent Detroit architect Hugh T. Keyes and Faye Elizabeth Schram and shared a rich and rewarding family life with his brother, Bob, and two sisters, Faye Elizabeth and Nancy (Babcock). One of his favorite activities while growing up was playing ice hockey with his friends on Quarton Lake.
In WWII Dick served his country as a C-47 pilot flying with the 97th Airdrome Squadron in the European Theatre of Operations. Responsible for getting vital supplies to the Front during the war and transporting VIP and other military personnel after VE Day are duties Dick took seriously yet downplayed in his humility. Dick graduated from Michigan State University beginning a life-long affection for the Green and White and cherished a 66 year marriage to Marilyn Ann Graham of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dick raised his family in his home town as father to Claudia (Ron) St. Amour, Douglas Keyes, and Steven (Judy) Keyes, being blessed with grandchildren Matthew, Melissa, William, Mark, Stephanie, Samantha, Carly and Piper and great grandchildren Emma, Maggie, Zoe and Leah.
Dick’s career at McLouth Steel, his memberships at St. James Episcopal Church, Red Run Golf Club and Otsego Ski Club, and his many friends from his youth through college provided a rich and rewarding life to compliment his loving family.
Retirement brought Dick and Marilyn to Gaylord, Michigan where they enjoyed golf and skiing. Through membership at the Gaylord Country Club and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and volunteering at the local food bank and other charities, Dick and Marilyn quickly became part of the fabric of the Gaylord community. After retiring from golf, it was common for passing foursomes to call out his name to say hello as he sat on the deck of his home watching the action on the 4th hole at Gaylord CC.
His family will remember him as a devoted and loving father who taught by example more than by words. His professional associates will remember him with respect and appreciation. His many life-long friends will remember him as fun loving and true.
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