Randal H. Richards, age 57 of Stanwood, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at his home. He was born December 29, 1953 in Lansing the son of Eli and Grace (Nye) Richards. Randy grew up in Grand Ledge where he graduated from High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving for over 8 years. Randy enjoyed the outdoors. He liked to hunt and had enjoyed several fishing trips on Lake Michigan with his brother Dan and his nephews. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly of Stanwood; his mother, Grace Richards of Sheridan; a brother, Sam (Marcia) Richards of Mt. Pleasant; a sister, Rose DePue of Sheridan; sister-in-law, JoAnn Richards of Sunfield; 2 step-sons; Michael (Megan) Randall of Petoskey, Jason (Traci) Randall of Cedar Springs, a step-grandson, Trevor Randall, his in-laws, Mark and Janet Hunt of Stanwood; 3 nieces, 4 nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Eli Richards and his brother, Dan Richards. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16th at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1009 Marion Avenue in Big Rapids with Father Lam T. Le officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass at the Church on Thursday. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Sheridan with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions in Randy's name be given to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids where arrangements were made.