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1925 - 2010
 Age: 85
STUMP, Richard E. "Dick"
Paw Paw
Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully Friday evening, Sept. 24, 2010 at his home. Dick was born April 21, 1925 in New Paris, IN the son of the late Orb E. and Neva A. (Jones) Stump. He graduated from New Paris High School class of 1943 and served in the U.S Navy during World War II from April 20, 1943 to May 20, 1946. He was a graduate of the Michigan State Police Academy class of 1954. He joined the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department and served as undersheriff until 1963 before becoming Sheriff of Van Buren County from 1963 to 1980. He was a life member and founder of the Van Buren Sheriffs Posse (Mounted Division) for 47 years, life member of the Decatur Masonic Lodge, life member of the Shrine Club of Kalamazoo and the Desert Sheiks of Kalamazoo; member of the American Legion Post # 68, Paw Paw, F.O.P. Lodge # 136, member and past president Michigan Sheriff's Association, and past member of the Decatur Fire Department. On April 12, 1952 in Decatur Dick was united in marriage to Mary M. Southworth who survives. Also surviving are a son, Bryan (Diana) Stump of Paw Paw; daughter, Carla (Brian) Ciesa of Portage; grandchildren, Alison Ciesa, Brigitte (Stump) (James) Vegter and Brittany Stump; great grandson, Gavin Richard Vegter; brother, Louis (Mary) Stump of New Paris, IN; sister-in-law, Clarice Stump of Lakeland, FL; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Stump. Family will receive friends, Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan and James Abshagen officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or the Kalamazoo Shrine Club. A Masonic memorial service will be held Tuesday evening, (9/28) 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Dan Carrington
Sunday October 3, 2010 at
8:57 AM
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RIP Sheriff. it was an honor knowing you!!!!
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Marie Lallinger
Wednesday September 29, 2010 at
6:07 AM
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Mrs. Stump, Bryan, Carla, and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of growing up in Paw Paw; playing football and softball on the court house lawn. Babysitting you kids in the old jail. Great stuff. Am praying for you all. Take care, Marie Lallinger
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shari (southworth) rupp
Tuesday September 28, 2010 at
9:48 PM
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Dear Honey, and Family my condolences go out to your families. May God be with you at this time. It was a great pleasure to meet Dick and Honey at the Southworth reuions. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Doug and Kathie Brown
Tuesday September 28, 2010 at
11:18 AM
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Bryan,
So sorry for your loss. Your father was an extraordinaire man. Please extend our sympathies to your family.
Sincerely, Doug and Kathie Brown
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Paul Abrams
paulabrams@att.net
Monday September 27, 2010 at
3:37 PM
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Dear Mary, Bryan & Carla,
I want to convey to you my deapest sympathy. Dick was a good friend during the many years that I worked with him and the department as a member of the posse. I learned a lot from him that I have carried through the years.
Paul Abrams
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Jennifer Mills
Monday September 27, 2010 at
2:54 PM
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I met Sheriff through work at Seelye Wright. I have always had a special place for him in my heart. It was always nice to have him stop in from time to time to see what us "girls" had been up to. It is a great loss to the world to loose such a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am incrediably sorry for your loss.
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joe/virginia true
Monday September 27, 2010 at
1:44 PM
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Praying for your family. Even though he will be missed, he is in a better place. He was the best Sheriff Van Buren County ever had or ever will have. Lost my dad two months ago so maybe they can swap stories.
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Wendy (The Other Kid) and family
Sunday September 26, 2010 at
9:25 PM
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God Bless you all. You are always in my thoughts and prayers! "Pa" will be missed! His smile, his laugh, his helping hand and words of wisdom to a couple of giggling teenage girls will always be in my memories. Thanks Pa! Rest in Peace, AMEN!
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Sunday September 26, 2010 at
9:21 PM
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Bob & Bev Brooks
Sunday September 26, 2010 at
6:02 PM
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Dear Mary, So sorry to hear the news of Dick's passing. Sending our heartfelt condolances to you and your familly. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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carl r. southworth
Saturday September 25, 2010 at
7:55 PM
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Very sorry to hear the news.he now has every thing he ever wished for ,or wanted;except to spend more time with his family on this earth....seeya soon & praying for ya carl r. southworth..
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Denise and Marty
Saturday September 25, 2010 at
3:44 PM
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Dear Aunt Mary, Bryan and Carla, So sorry to hear about Uncle Dick's passing. Are in Orlando now for a dealer meeting. Will be heading home on Sunday afternoon in motorhome. Plan on being home Tuesday sometime. If you don't see us then will be there on Wednesday to be with you. So many memories coming to my mind right now. Love you all and please accept our condolence.
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