RICHARD GORDON CLUCKEY, age 79, passed away on February 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on June 19, 1936 to the late Frank L. and Eula T. (Lyons) Cluckey. Rick served in the U.S. Army until his discharge in 1955. He married his high school sweetheart Patricia J. Oveck on May 25, 1957. Rick was a skilled guitar player and had a wonderful voice which was always requested at family gatherings. He enjoyed working with his hands, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. Rick is survived by his wife, Patricia, two sons and one daughter: Richard David (Lynn) Cluckey, Lynn Gordon (Kim) Cluckey, and Cynthia Ann (Michael) Glen; four grandchildren: John and Jennifer Cluckey, Ryan and Rachel Glen; one sister and one brother: Carol (Dave) Finley and Kenneth (Nancy) Cluckey. He was preceded in death by six sisters and eight brothers. A private family service will be held. Internment will take place in the spring at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly MI.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the physicians, nurses and staff of Munson Medical Center.

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The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.