Richard "Dick" Clayton Rolph class of 1970, died at age 59 on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at his home in Northridge, Calif., surounded by his family.

He was born on October 31, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant (Michigan), to parents, Charlene and William Rolph St. Richard was the youngest of three boys; his older brothers being Bill class of 1966 and Tim class of 1969. He married the love of his life, Barbara, on August 19, 1978. Richard attended Northern Michigan Uniersity and Cooley Law School.

He loved his family more than anything. Richard enjoyed many days sailing the waters with his three boys and wife.  Also, he had a great love of music. 

Richard is survived by his mother, Charlene Rolph; wife, Barbar Rolph; brothers, Bill Rolph Jr. and Tim Rolph; sons, Nathan and wife, Pharel, Kelly and significant other, Jessica, and Dustin and wife, Jessica; granchildren, Violet Gentry and Madison; in-laws, Harold and Millie Feighner; sister-in-law,
Martha Hunt and her significant other Arnold VanBrocklin; sister-in-law, Susan Knaggs and husband, Tim; brother-in-law, Thomas Feighner and wife, Aprilp; 11 nieces and nephews; and eight great-nieces and nephews.

Any flowers or donations should be sent to 9301 White Oak Ave., Northridge, CA 91325.

"At 2:45 this morning an old pirate started his final voyage to somewhere over the horizon. You are loved and will be missed. Sail in peace, Dad."

- Nathan, October 25, 2011 

Published Oct. 20, 2011 Record Eagle of Traverse City, Michigan.

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