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August 10, 2012

Richard Marion Nash

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TRAVERSE CITY — Richard M. Nash, 88, of Traverse City, quietly slipped into the presence of the Lord on Aug. 7, 2012. Richard was born on April 1, 1924, in Detroit, to the late Marion and Bertha (Wright) Nash.

On May 15, 1948, he married the former Nell Jeanne Walker in Flint. Together they shared 64 years of marriage.

Dick proudly served as a gunner with the 166th AAA Gun Battalion while a member of the United States Army in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. The 166th was awarded both a Presidential Unit Citation and a Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for its distinguished service in the Philippines. The U.S. Presidential Unit Citation is the highest award given by the U.S. Army for unit service. Dick had written his memoirs entitled "I Still Remember", which is located in the Library of Congress, as well as our local libraries.

After returning from the war, Dick went to work for General Motors as a tool and die maker and worked there for 33 years.

When he retired, he and Nell relocated to Long Lake in Traverse City. In his spare time Dick enjoyed woodworking and building his home. He loved spending time with his family and was very proud of their accomplishments.

Dick is survived by his wife, Nell; sons, Jim (Ann), of Traverse City, Bill (Cheryl), of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Rick (Laurie Anne), of Moran; daughter, Laurie (Scott) Anderson, of Columbia, Tenn.; as well as 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Ann Wolters.

Visitation for family and friends will be held today, Aug. 10, 2012, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The funeral celebrating Dick's life will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at 10 a.m., at the Inland Baptist Church in Interlochen. Graveside services will follow at Long Lake Township Cemetery, where he will receive full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Dick may be directed to Munson Hospice or to the Inland Baptist Church.

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your thoughts and memories with the family.

The family is being served by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

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