EMPIRE -- Delmar Leroy Richard, age 73, of Empire, died on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Tendercare Birchwood Nursing Home. Delmar was born on March 10, 1936, in Traverse City, the son of Thomas and Marion (Hayward) Richard.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1963.
He always had a great joke to share with people he met and loved to hunt and fish.
Delmar is survived by his children, Shirley Boyer, David Richard, Joseph Richard, Dennis Richard and Michael Gastin; and sister, June Counsilor.
There are no services planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City.
