Obituary: Dale L. Richardson

Dale Richardson, February 26, 1962 – September 3, 2020

Dale Lynn Richardson, age 58, of Grass Lake, passed away unexpectedly in Crossville, Tennessee on Thursday, September 3, 2020 while on a golfing trip. Dale was born on February 26, 1962 to Ivan and Gyneth (Cook) Richardson in Wauseon, OH. He graduated from Napoleon High School in 1980, where he still holds school records in football and basketball. Dale worked for Jackson Citizen Patriot for many years and then later worked 10 years for Dolly Madison, where he met Shawn Beaton whom he married on December 17, 1993 in Jackson.

For the past 20 years, Dale worked as a sales representative at Watson Trading in Hillsdale. He loved to go gambling, golfing, and was a huge sports fanatic, especially when his grandchildren were playing. Dale will be remembered for his love of jokes, laughter, and his “Dale smirk.” Most of all, he loved his whole family–his loving wife, his adoring children, and his most cherished grandchildren. Dale will be missed by all of those who knew him and loved him.

Dale is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shawn; his children, Amanda Lynn (Tony) Rankin, Ashlea (Alex) Hensen, Rachel (Ryan) Job, Brenden Leis; his grandchildren, to whom he was papa-pants: Alyiah, Mackenzie, Addalynn, Aryn, Max, Dahlia, Dominic, Nora Lynn; his mom, Gyneth Richardson; his dad, Ivan (Pamela) Richardson; and his mother-in-law, Daryl Beaton. Dale leaves behind his brothers, David (Susan) Richardson, Douglas (Sue) Richardson, Donald (Lori) Richardson; his sister-in-law, Sheri (Greg) Gosser; his aunts, uncles and many nieces, nephews and his best friend, Jay Rosynek. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents and his granddaughter, Maria Lynn.

Dale’s family and friends will gather on Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 2 -8 pm at the First Baptist Church of Brooklyn (402 S. Mill St. Brooklyn, MI 49230). His service will be held at 11 am on Friday, September 11, 2020 with his gathering to begin at 10 am at the church, with Pastor Jeff Sheeks officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Due to the Governor’s mandates, face masks, social distancing, and Covid-19 restrictions will be observed. Funeral services entrusted to Eineder Funeral Homes – Brooklyn Chapel. Please leave a message of comfort or sign Dale’s guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.