Richard Glenn McGahey, age 79, of Dafter, MI passed away on Apr 13, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital.
Rich was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on Sep 13, 1943, the son of the late Glenn McGahey and Mable Irene (Meehan) Carver-McGahey. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. On Sep 1, 1962, he married Mary Louise Costello in Flint, MI. Rich worked for many years as the communications director for LSSU and then in retirement he worked as a security guard at the Soo Locks. He enjoyed hunting, shooting, and watching Red Wing Hockey. He was an avid fisherman, who fished in places like Alaska, Canada, and Montana. Rich and Mary enjoyed going to Florida each year for over 20 years. He was a member of the Dafter Lions Club.
Rich is survived by his wife: Mary Louise McGahey; five children: Shawn (Christopher) Pertunen of Petoskey, MI, Suzanne (Andrew) Harder of CA, Catherine (Peter) Leclerc of Traverse City, MI, Richard (Nicole) McGahey II of Hersey, MI, and Shannon (Jeff) Van Oflen of AZ; nine grandchildren: Nicholas, Cody, Brett, Drew, Adam, Matt (Jurlida), Nate, Thomas, and Maggie; and a brother: James (Dorothy) Carver.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents, a great granddaughter: Zoi; and three brothers: Don, Bob, and Bill Carver.
A celebration will be held at Rich’s home in June.
C.S. Mulder Funeral Home