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Richard Roderick Pine, Jr., died at home on Feb.9, 2013 surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was the first of three sons born to Richard and Georgia (nee Phillips) Pine of Lawrence, KS, who predeceased him. He graduated in 1967 from Lawrence High School. In 1971 he received his Bachelor's degree in Slavic Languages and Soviet Area Studies from the University of Kansas and spent the summer of 1970 at Leningrad State University as an exchange student. From 1971-74, he served in the U.S. Army Security Agency in Germany at the height of the Cold War. He returned to K.U. for his MBA. In 1977, he began 35 years of employment in Finance at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn MI.
In 1979, Richard married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Gallup. Together they raised three children, the source of much pride.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by son Nathan (wife Danielle) of Northville, by daughter Amanda of Novi, and by son Matthew (wife Stella) of St. Louis MO; by brothers Randall (and Shirley Wittebort) of Lawrence KS and Russell (wife Marcia) of Pleasant Hill MO; by parents-in-law Alfred and Winifred Gallup of Lawrence KS; and by sister-in-law Dr. Nancy Penland (husband Ralph) of Bedford MA; by numerous nieces and nephews; and by many wonderful friends.
Mr. Pine served in numerous capacities at his church, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor, and volunteered as Treasurer for both his county political party and his homeowners' association. He also served six years on the Board for the Livingston County Airport. In his "free" time, he enjoyed being with his family, reading, and watching Jayhawks basketball & Redwings hockey. He waited confidently for his Savior to take him home.
Services will be held at the church, located at 420 West Liberty St. in Ann Arbor, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked for St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor, and/or St. Joseph Mercy Hospice of Livingston County.
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Linda Cleveland
November 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I just learned of Rick's passing on Thursday. I knew him for many years at Ford Motor Company. I was a very nice man.
March 1, 2013
I am sad at Rich's passing........I enjoyed his fellowship and wit.
Ron Janesh
Janice Zook Cochrane
February 14, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Cindy and Randy and your families. I pray the Lord Jesus will wrap you in his Peace and Love.
Dan Weise
February 14, 2013
Cindy, I am so happy that you and Rick had your time together, as brief as it
has now proven to be. All that time in the army with him, you were the only one Rick ever talked about. He had eyes for none other.
I salute Rick for his friendship, honesty and integrity. He was a stalwart friend.
May God hold you and your family close in this time of grief and sorrow. Know that I grieve with you.
Dan Weise
Sherry Fugitt Sullivan
February 12, 2013
Cindy and Family: Our prayers are with you. Wishing we could be there. We send our love your way.
Cheryl Lincoln
February 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Vicki Starks Boyle
February 12, 2013
My sympathies to Cindy and Randy and your families. God bless you all.
Deborah Pine
February 12, 2013
Sending loving thoughts during this time.
Helen Pendleton Rumbaut
February 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Cindy and all the family. Richard was a good man. Praise God that he had placed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Nothing is more important.
February 12, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John Dobbins
February 12, 2013
My thoughts are with all of the family during this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and give you peace.
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