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Richard Herman Bartz

Richard Herman Bartz, 86, of Ossineke passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena.

Richard was born in Alpena on May 13, 1939, to the late Herman and Clara (Dege) Bartz and married Patricia Eastom on August 6, 1960. He worked and retired from Huron Portland Cement Plant and later worked for the millwright union. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia; 2 sons; two sons, Mark (Kendra) Bartz, Scott (Susan) Bartz; 5 grandchildren, Brittany Moore, Nathan Bartz, Lindsey (Sean) Ferris, Monica (fiancé, Will Talaske) Bartz, Ethan Abrehart; 3 great grandchildren, Jaxon Moore, Kensi Moore, Bennett Talaske; 4 siblings, Louis Bartz, Lawrence Bartz, Darrell (Reiko) Bartz, Christine (Charlie) Pake; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by son, Richard "Rick" Bartz Jr.; daughter, Lisa Bartz; 2 brothers, Gary Bartz and Randy Bartz.

Memorial visitation will take place at the Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bryan R. Salminen officiating. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Inurnment: Hope Cemetery

Memorials: Huron Humane Society or Second Chance Animal Shelter

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