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Amie Petrie posted a condolence
Monday, February 8, 2021
It’s almost been 8 years and I still miss you so very much. The heartache never quite goes away. ❤️
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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I love you and miss you. <3
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Amie Zache Petrie lit a candle
Monday, October 16, 2017
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I miss you <3. Love you every day. Bennett misses you very much...he takes you every where with him. If we could have just one more day....
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Amie Zache Petrie posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Missing you today tremendously. <3 Always in my heart.
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Amie Zache Petrie posted a condolence
Monday, July 15, 2013
Missing you incredibly everyday. xoxo.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, February 25, 2013
An anonymous donation of $195 was made to help preserve Rick's legacy online.
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Rick Vargo posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A great man who I had the pleasure of serving for a number of years and established a great friendship with...The world was a much better place with Rick in it..So honored to have met him.
Rick Vargo
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Pete Falzarano posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A great man and role model who left a lasting impact.
Pete Falzarano
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Linda and Dave Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
We are deeply sorry to hear about Rick's passing. If we would have know we would have been to the visitation and funeral. He was a great guy. We have fond memories of bowling with Rick and Deb many years ago. Dave has good memories of working with Rick and Deb at Welches back in the day. Again so sorry for your loss Deb. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Linda and Dave Miller
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Greg Kalin posted a condolence
Monday, February 18, 2013
My condolences to the family and friends of Rick. No words describe the loss of someone so young and full of life. Rick has been a friend since the early days of Little League baseball. See you in the Tigers vs.Braves playoff again someday.
Greg Kalin
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estella martinez lit a candle
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Estella Martinez lit a candle in memory of Rick Zache
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Bruce and Marcia Scott posted a condolence
Sunday, February 17, 2013
To Rick's Family,
I have had the privilege of knowing Rick for many years. Rick's older brother, Art, and I have been best friends forever. Marcia and I were saddened to hear about his passing. Rick was an out standing athlete. Many years ago I had the opportunity of playing softball with the Zache brothers, Art, Gary, and Rick. They were the heart and soul of our team.
I also had the pleasure of having his daughters in elementary school. Kendra and Kelli were outstanding students and athletes. They are a tribute to Rick and his wife.
Rick was also on the school board when I taught at Brandywine. He added vision and common sense to our school system.
He will be missed on many levels, as father, a husband, a brother, and a community leader.
May the Good Lord be with all his family and give you peace in his passing. In the future may you rejoice in the fond memories you have of him. Marcia and I send to you our love and deepest sympathy. God be with you all.
Sincerely,
Bruce and Marcia Scott
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Angela Newman posted a condolence
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Rick spent many years helping to mold me into the woman I am today (mostly through "lose the attitude" and "I know you can do it"). He is a wonderful man with a huge heart and will be missed greatly. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. We love you Rick. God had certainly gained another beautiful Angel.
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Jack Herbert posted a condolence
Sunday, February 17, 2013
I always respected Rick, and his abilities, I counted him amongst my friends and was proud to have known him. Jack Herbert
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Alice Paulsen posted a condolence
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Rick and I started at The Minute Maid Company about the same time - he was a wonderful and caring person. I've missed him at Coke the last couple of years and so saddened at his loss. My husband and I sent our thoughts and prayers for his family that he loved so much. Rick will be missed!!
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Bonnie Abrams posted a condolence
Sunday, February 17, 2013
I met Rick when he was a supervisor at Welch Foods in Lawton, Michigan. He was a warm wonderful person and will be sorely missed. My heartaches for Debbie and her family, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers .
Love Always
Bonnie Abrams
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Zig Zeigler posted a condolence
Sunday, February 17, 2013
I, along with others on this page, also went to school with Rick, from starting at Bertrand School, to graduating at Brandywine High School in 1975. I was also fortunate to share a locker with Rick, from 7th grade until we graduated. As others have previously stated, Rick was an intense competitor in sports. If you played with him, you better work hard to keep up. He, as a leader, expected you to give your all if you were going to be on the field with him. I never, in all my years in school with Rick, never saw him loose his cool. He could definately let you know in his own way, that he knew you could give more.
I had the great fortune of having Rick as a very close friend and confidont back then. He was one reason that I graduated and got my diploma. There were lots of times I wanted to say "the heck with it". That was unacceptable to him. He was certainly one voice of reason to me back then, and for that, I will be eternally grateful.
As life went on after school, and college, we lost contact with each other, but I never forgot him, nor his words of encouragement to me in the years of growing up together that we shared.
To his family, I say God has blessed you, greatly, for having this man in your life as long as you did.
RIP my dear old friend. Can't wait to see you again and do some catching up.
Greg "Ziggy" Zeigler
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Sandy Marie Neldon posted a condolence
Sunday, February 17, 2013
I can`t begin to say how much We will Miss Rick. No better words could have been chosen to describe exactly who Rick was than the words in is Obituary. Along with Rick was always his beautiful family. Rick`s Pride was his wife, children and extended family. He was and always be a true blooded Bobcat. Rick`s pride & knowledge led each of us to a better day in this community. He taught us all how easy it really is to be a family. My Love & Heart is with Deb, Kendra, & Kelly and each of his children & grandchildren. This is a man that was loved by so many more than he could ever know but most of all, It is what he always gave back to us that made you know who Rick was. He taught us the road to look at the positive first and stand for your family was the way to success. Rick you will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Thank You for being a friend.
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Jan Schrade posted a condolence
Saturday, February 16, 2013
We know Rick from church and will remember his winning smile. We at St. Paul's prayed with our Pastor for Rick while he was at the University of Chicago, and we send our sincere sympathy to his family. May God comfort you. Jan and Bill Schrader
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Dawn Frantz Valentine lit a candle
Saturday, February 16, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Zache family. May God wrap his Loving arms around the family and comfort them in there time of sorrow and may the memories of him live in your hearts forever. <3 R.I.P. Rick.. You will be missed by all.....
Dawn & Dave Valentine
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Bill Ossmann posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
My condolences to the Ache family. I was a BHS classmate of Rick's, and even though we had very little in common he was always one of the nicest guys I knew.
Bill Ossmann
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Rod Runyan posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
Rick was my first and closest friend from first grade on into HS. Some have said that Rick was a great athlete, etc. and for those of us who played football, baseball or basketball with him, we know that is true. What I think is more important is that he was a leader. What I remember from football practices or games is not a great interception or touchdown pass: it is the way all of us looked to him for leadership on the field. When we were in a game, there was no doubt whose offense it was: It was his, and he would just as soon toss you out of the huddle if you were not there to win.
There were many of us at Brandywine who were leaders, and have continued to be so through college and career. But most of our HS friends would agree that Rick was one of the most respected of our peers in terms of leadership. On the field or off, Rick was someone to whom people would listen and have confidence in. My belief is I am a better person to have known him, and am proud to have called him by good friend.
Rod Runyan
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Bettina Beck lit a candle
Friday, February 15, 2013
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I offer my condolences to the Zache family. I worked with and for Rick for many years at Coca-Cola. While I was fortunate to know him as a manager, I was more blessed to know him as a father, hubsand and my friend. You knew that the most important part of him was his family. I felt like I knew everyone in his family from his parents to his grand children because he spoke highly and often of them.
I know he will continue to watch over you!
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Debbie Smith posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to his family during this difficult time. I'm praying for peace and comfort from our Heavenly Father. I knew Rick from Brandywine HIgh School. We we're both class of "75". I haven't seen or heard from him since graduation..until some of our class members posted on facebook that Rick was sick. My heart just sank. I remember Rick being one of the most popular guy's in School..especially with the girls. He was loved by everyone. He leaves behind such a beautiful family and a great legacy. Love and prayers to you all!!
Debbie Wright Smith
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Bruce & Debbie Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
My prayers go out to the entire Zache family. As a childhood friend of Rick from 6 years old until high school, I was over to his house quite often. I remember how close his family was to each other and how much I enjoyed being over there. We played little league baseball and high school sports together. He was a great athlete. He was a special person and a great friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers to out to the entire Zache family.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
Sweet Tranquility Basket was purchased for the family of Rick Zache.
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Mark Howell posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
Our deepest sympathy, Amie and family, at the loss of your father. In reading these many tributes we can see what a wonderful person he was and how he touched so many lives. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. - The Howell Family
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Joyce Zacha posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
I was so sad to hear of Ricks passing. I will always remember him in his younger yrs when we went to Allegan on weekends & he taught my girls to waterski & was just always nice to everyone & that he was great in sports, had a great personality. I will include all his family in my prayers.
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Sue Herron posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the entire Zache family. Rick was a true leader, leading by example with respect and patiences. He has been missed here in Paw Paw, and will be thought of by me every time MSU plays Notre Dame.
Sue Herron
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nancee(aldrich)walter posted a condolence
Friday, February 15, 2013
sorry to hear about losing a member of the class of 1975. rick was a kind and friendly person you could know. he will be missed. i am a graduate from the class of 1975.my thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of thier loss. from nancee(aldrich)walter
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Trevor Carlsen posted a condolence
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Seeing this broke my heart. I worked with Rick at minute maid in the late 90's. Although I have not seen him in many years I have thought about him often. He was a mentor to me and a great person. I truly feel that he had a positive influence on me and I may not be the person I am today had we not met. Thinking back I see that huge genuine smile and hear his contagious laugh.
Trevor Carlsen
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Maggie Jackson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 14, 2013
My heart goes out to the family. Rick was a great, caring, compassionate person. I am thankful to have known him at Coke. He was such a family man, and you could tell his pride when he would speak of his family, but he also cared about us that he worked with too. He will be missed, but never forgotten. He is at peace now, and suffers no more. RIP Rick, til we meet again. Look over your family, and our work family. Know that you were all his pride and joy.
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Sheila Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, February 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I am so thankful that I was able to get to know Rick through working at Coca-Cola. When I went to the interview, Rick was the one who interviewed me. He put me at ease, which was good because I really do not like interviews! I worked with him for 13 years, and got to know him. I will never forget the way that he always spoke about his wife and kids. He was so proud. He was always sharing about watching his daughters play softball. He will definitely be missed by a lot of people. Rest in peace Rick!
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Scott Ewing posted a condolence
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Both my wife Cheryl and I had the opportunity to work for Rick. Cheryl at Welch's and myself at Coke. He was a great guy. Friendly and willing to listen. We lost one of the good ones.
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Mike Morrison posted a condolence
Thursday, February 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to Debbie, Kelli, & Kendra for your loss. I loved Rick. He was an awesome person to know and I'm lucky to have known him for the years that I did. I will always remember his smile and just being able to sit by him to pick his brain during softball season when he'd watch the girls play. He will truly be missed.
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Brenda Zacha-Carlisle lit a candle
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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I will truly miss Rick he was like a Brother to me that I never had. He took care of me in bad times and good. I always felt that family connection I loved to go and watch him play sports and just hang out and talk. He was a wonderful father and I know how much he loved his kids and family. Rick will be missed dearly by friends and family he had so many good qualities about him and anyone that came in contact with him loved him. He was generous, caring, and always there for you. I now know he is with Uncle Art and my Dad and they will watch over the rest of us until we meet again. Your Little Sis. My prayers are with all of you if there is anything I can do please let me know.
Brenda Zacha- Carlisle
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Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services made a donation of $65 to help preserve this legacy online.
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