Richard (Dick) Sheldon Montgomery, 84 of Plainwell, Michigan went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Mr. Montgomery was born on June 13, 1933 in Otsego, Michigan, to William and Pearl Washburn, but was later adopted by the late Floyd and Anna (Decker) Montgomery when he was about 6 years old to raise as their own son. He worked as a roll wrapper at the James River Paper Mill in Parchment, starting in 1951. In 1953, he proudly left to serve in the United States Army, returning to working at the Paper Mill in 1955 until his retirement. Dick was a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and formed many wonderful friendships within the church. He loved life and enjoyed spending time going to car shows, woodworking, gardening with his tractor and camping - especially at Shipshewana. Truth be told though, Dick's life mainly revolved around his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The time spent with all of them was irreplaceable to him and the memories made during those times will be cherished by them all. Dick leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years, Alene "Nancy"; their daughters, Patricia (Ralph) Rybicki and Starr (Rich) Adams; his former wife of 25 years, Shirley Montgomery; their children, Carolyn (Joseph) Durecki, Richard (Rena) Montgomery, Donald (Laurie) Montgomery, David (Julie) Montgomery, and Kathleen (Nick) Carimi; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Blanch (Archie) Howe and many cherished relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his 6 sisters, Lillian, Frances, Evelyn, June, Shirley and Eunice Marie; 1 brother, Bill Jr.; and 2 grandsons. Friends may meet with the family on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church (631 Grand Street) in Allegan from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Pastor Daniel Ward officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Wings of Hope Hospice. Interment will be at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Township.

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Friday, November 24th, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am

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Friday, November 24th, 2017 11:00am