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Richard "Dick" Bracey Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1937 - 2013

Richard Richard Lee "Dick" Bracey, age 75 of Sheridan, died late Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. He was born September 7, 1937 in Sheridan, the son of Lee and Etha (Uptegrove) Bracey. On September 28, 1957, he married the former Helen Caswell. Dick was a 30-year veteran of the Michigan Department of Corrections, serving in Jackson, Ionia, and Carson City. He was an active outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping and was an avid University of Michigan and Detroit Tigers fan. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed, especially by his wife of more than 55 years, Helen; children, Susan Stone of Sheridan, Richard Lee "Rick" (Alicia) Bracey II of Lowell, and Michael (Cindy) Bracey of Greenville; grandchildren, Richard Lee "Ricky" (Courtney) Bracey III of Dundee, Christopher Bracey (Lara) of Six Lakes; Mariah Bracey and Madeline Bracey of Lowell, and Mackenzie Bracey and Jacob Bracey of Greenville; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Cameron, Carson, Ciana, Josie, and Lucas; sister, Virginia Knepper of Sheridan; twin brother, Edward Bracey of Sheridan; brother-in-law, Thomas (Theresa) Siebert of Canada; aunt, Connie Uptegrove of California; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to the Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavilion or to the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center.

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There are currently 28 condolences.


Madeline Bracey
Friday October 11, 2019 at 8:45 AM

I love you grandpa, and miss you ~Maddie
 
Deborah Howe (Eberhardt) (Williams)
Sunday June 1, 2014 at 5:24 PM

Oh my God. I am so saddened for your loss. I wish I had been more in touch. Please, please contact me. I really need to find Helen. My love goes out to all the family.
 
Wade & Tammy Hancock
Wednesday March 20, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I remember Dick growing up with Rick in Sheridan. He was a wonderful individual whom I remember with great fondness.
 
Don & Dee Helmer
Friday March 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Don was in hospital this past Monday...Helen, remember all those hat's we made? Our Prayer's are with you & your family ever since we seen Ed up to breakfast at Sheridan this past Sunday
 
Larry & Susan Anstett
Tuesday February 26, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Our prayers & thoughts with your family at this time. Our condolences to you all.
 
Adam Simons
Adamjsimons95@gmail.com
Tuesday February 26, 2013 at 2:01 PM

So sorry to hear about the passing of dick, my prayers go out to you and your family Helen. My grandmother was Neighbors withe the bracy's. When I was a young child about 30 years ago, dick Literally brought me back to life doing CPR on me inside my grandmothers house because of my health problems as a child. So I can say Dick Bracy saved my life. So glad him and Helen lived down the street. My thought and prayers are with your family
 
Sheryl Baldwin Hogle
Tuesday February 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM

I just want to express my sympathy to the family--I went to school with Rick (son) through my freshman year of high school & considered him a good friend. So, I just wanted to pass along my thoughts & prayers during this time of loss. Sincerely, Sheryl (Baldwin) Hogle
 
Lloyd & Malissa Colvin
Monday February 25, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Aunt Helen, Susan, Rick & Mike and families- I am so saddened to hear about Uncle Dick- I'm not able to come home to be with with you all & I really wanted to be there- the best thing I can do for our entire family is pray that our Heavenly Father comfort you all & guide you through this tough time. I love you & am thinking of you all. Malissa
 
Jim and Nancy Nielsen
Monday February 25, 2013 at 12:05 PM

We were so sorry to know of Dick Bracey's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
 
Jeanne Giles VanNeste
Monday February 25, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Helen and family, so sorry to read of your loss...Keep your memories alive by talking about events with your children, etc. We will keep you in our prayers.
 
Chris Dykema
Monday February 25, 2013 at 9:04 AM

We are thinking of you and your family. Love Aunt Chris and Uncle Don
 
Tara Coville
Sunday February 24, 2013 at 11:42 PM

I am so blessed to know Dick. He came in to see me every three weeks to get his haircut for about the past 8 years. Customers such as Dick become like family to me. Helen and Susan my thoughts and prayers go out to you. He has touched many hearts and will be missed tremendously.
 
Judy Bingaman
Sunday February 24, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Helen, Rick, Susan and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your loss.
 
Judi (Fitzpatrick) Spence
Sunday February 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Helen, Ginny, and Ed and families...So sorry to hear about Dick. Haven't seen much of him in the past few years, but remember him as being such a gentle, soft soft-spoken guy. Also remember when I was about 5 years old and we were neighbors with Bracey's and Dick and Ed would chase me around the yard with a chicken!! Those were the fun years....I am praying for you in your loss..
 
Marshelle Tanner
Sunday February 24, 2013 at 9:14 AM

Helen I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have been so blessed to know your husband And will misss his sweet smile.
 
Ann Courter
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 9:21 PM

So sorry about your loss, Helen. Also Virginia Knepper I am thinking of you. I worked in Carson City when he was there. I remember the Bracey boys when growing up. I never could tell them apart. Had to go by who their wife was.
 
Mary Kaye (Smith) Nagy
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 8:39 PM

Dick,I will see you again in Heaven someday. I thank you so much for raising such a wonderful daughter and for being such a good husband. Thank you for welcoming me into your home. Thank you Sue and Helen for being such awesome women of God and true friend. I heart breaks with you. Love you
 
Gail and Denny Beardslee
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 7:04 PM

We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Dick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Helen, and with all of the family. Sending love and hugs to all of you.
 
Dennis "Al" & Diane Alexander
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need.
 
William & Kathy Cleveland
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 3:23 PM

It was an honor to share Granddaughters with Dick and Helen. I loved watching him with my Granddaughters. The love Dick felt for those little ones shined through on his face! We will always hold him dear to our hearts. Our prayers and love go out to Helen and the family!
 
Julie Alexander Mikek
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Rick and Mike, so sorry to hear this today. Love to you and your families <3
 
Teresa Sweet
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Helen and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you and the family. Love and hugs!
 
Rollin Caswell
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 11:47 AM

I was saddened to hear the news. praying for everyone. God Bless. Love you guys.
 
Jon DeLong
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 11:12 AM

To the Bracey family, I am truly sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Norval Miller
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 11:07 AM

The Bracey twins and I started kindergarten together and graduated high school together.Dick is a great guy,he and Helen have been lifetime friends of ours.The family will be in our prayers. Norval & Mary Ellen Miller.
 
Colleen Siebert-Barrette
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Our very sincere condolences to Aunt Helen and all the Bracey/Caswell families. Uncle Dick was a kind, gentle man and I was so blessed to have spent some time with him a few years back. May you be comforted by the wonderful memories. Love, Colleen, Dan, Rachel and Grace Barrette
 
Thomas and Theresa Siebert
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 9:07 AM

Dick was a loving and gentle man and will be greatly missed.
 
Charles Cilibraise
Saturday February 23, 2013 at 8:08 AM

I had the opportunity to play football, baseball and work with Dick on a couple of projects. In any contact with Dick you quickly came to realize what a down to earth great person he was.
 







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