Richard L. Oldfield

August 22 , 1944 - November 11 , 2018

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Sunday, November 18, 20181:00 ~ 3:00 PMMichigan Memorial Funeral Home

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Sunday, November 18, 20183:00 PMMichigan Memorial Funeral Home Chapel

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Obituary

OLDFIELD, Richard L., age 74, of Grosse Ile, November 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Cathleen Oldfield. Loving father of Lisa Ellen Oldfield. Dearest brother of Carol Klages. He will be loved and missed by his faithful Pomeranian friend “Charlie”. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Lulu Olive Oldfield and his sister Jeanne Dionne. His cremation will take place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home. Richard was the son of Lulu Olive and Richard G. Oldfield. As a child Rich was lucky to share summers with his Canadian cousins, in Clinton, Ont. His neighbors the Trevino’s were babysat by him. Nora Trevino was his 2nd mother. His mom and dad lived in Ecorse. His dad was honored to be Assistant Chief of Police. Rich loved his friends and enjoyed his many friends, Larry, Barry and Donnie. After graduation from Ecorse High School he joined the Army. He was given the position of payroll audit clerk in New York State. After leaving the service he worked for American Express in New York. He then returned home to attend U of M, Dearborn. Rich and Cathy met then. They married in June 1974. He became a State of Michigan civil servant as a consultant. His talent as a writer enabled him to do research in various areas. He enjoyed the public and focused on them. His co-worker Moises Andrades embraced us. Asked us to visit family the Quistians of Mexquitec de Casomona SLF MX. They shared their love. Our friend Greg Gilden was gifted to us during Greg’s high school years, he became the son we never had. Rich was a Mason Eastern Star. He enjoyed Trenton VFW and American Legion. In 1985-6 he moved to Grosse Ile and surrounded himself with its beauty.

Condolences

Richard, dear cousin, on our Masters Genealogy side. We had a passion for researching our ancestors and you helped me on the journey of lost family memories. Rest In Peace , I have been wondering how you were and now I know. Singing with the angels JoAnne Tambornino Chayer
Dear Cathy, I am so very sorry to hear that Rich has passed. I remember working with you at the bank and how you were always generous when speaking of him. He did bring a laugh from you. May God bless you now and always! Donna Lambert
Words cannot express our loss. Richard was one of those rare individuals , either you loved him or if you took him the wrong way you might ignore him. I am so glad to be in counted in those who got to enjoy the company of this big man with a bigger heart. I will miss his devilish smile and our wonderful visits and conversations. My life has been enRiched knowing him. Gregg Gilden
Dear Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I remember knowing Dick all the way back to Ecorse School Three. We stayed in touch for at least 65 plus years. You have my sincerest sympathy. Ron Smith RON SMITH
To all concernedRich had many chronic conditions for more than 15+ years. He survived because of his doctors, UM, HF, Beumont Hospitals, Kresge Eye Institute Rich loved his families Neighbors the Trevinos, Andrades, Quistians MX. & MINE Champagnes & St Amands & of course the Carters of Clinton, Ont. Many have mentioned they will miss being greeted on your BD with his singing. To those enjoying genealogy, he would share endlessly. (((Hugs))) to all reading this. Cathleen Champagne Oldfield (wife)