Richard Dale Sutherlin Jr.
FEBRUARY 13, 1952 – MARCH 21, 2023
Richard Dale Sutherlin Jr., 71, of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 13, 1952 in Greencastle, Ind., the son of Richard Sutherlin Sr. and Evelyn Cornelia (McBride) Sutherlin.
Rick worked as a dispatcher for P&P Transportation.
He loved his grandchildren and the Kansas City Royals, and enjoyed traveling to baseball stadiums.
Rick coached Little League and was involved with the Mt. Hermon Masonic Lodge #24 in Three Rivers, Three Rivers Band Boosters, the Three Rivers Community Players, and Phil Gamma Delta. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Mercy Balogo Sutherlin; son, Richard (Erica) Sutherlin III of Three Rivers; daughter, Katarina Sutherlin of Three Rivers; grandchildren, Mackenzia Sutherlin, Helene Elise Sutherlin, Ricky Sutherlin IV, Caleb Johnson, Ezekiel Dunifin, Julian Sutherlin, and Noah Dunifin; sister, Linda “Beth” Woodard.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Ellis.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2023, at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, 4 Percy L. Julian Drive, Greencastle, Indiana with Diane Faye officiating. Burial will follow in Brick Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral Home.
Donations in Rick’s memory may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be shared at www.Hopkins-Rector.com
