Dear Family of Richie, We were very saddened and sorry to hear about Richie's passing. Harry grew up with him at the lake and lots of stories have been told over the years and the fun they had. We are the cottage at Lake Manataka between the Craigs and the Richards and will greatly miss him. Harry always took a bottle of water when in the field cutting by the Christmas trees. We are glad we got to speak to all of you at the funeral. Again we are very sorry for you loss and know the Good Lord now has him in the palm of HIS hand. With deepest sympathy, Harry and Carol Ann Griffiths

A great cousin, friend, next door neighbor, Benton and Penn State classmate, fellow farm worker (putting up the hay -- always a collaborative effort back in those days), and teacher of ways to have fun. I really enjoyed the Stuble - Pencek family softball game rivalries. Losers paid for the keg. I think we won one of those. We are so sorry for the loss of this legendary Manatakan. Our thoughts are with Carolyn, brother Jack, and families. -- Bill & Gloria