Richard E Palmer

Richard E. Palmer, 83 of Snyder Lake, Lewiston, died on Monday, April 29, 2013 at home. Born in Jackson, Michigan, Dick was the son of Richard O. and Marion E. (Hoffman) Palmer. He served in the U.S. Air Force and later graduated from Michigan State University. After a career as a chemist, Dick and his wife Grace retired to their Lewiston area home. He is survived by Grace, his wife of almost 29 years; three children; four stepchildren; 23 grandchildren and two sisters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson and a brother. Dick’s family will remember him privately with a family gathering later this summer. Arrangements are by Gaylord Funeral & Cremation Service, 850 N. Center Ave. P.O. Box 249, Gaylord, MI 49734.