Richard Dale Sutherlin Jr.

Richard Dale Sutherlin Jr., 71, of Three Rivers, Mich., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Feb. 13, 1952 in Greencastle, 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 No. 24 in Three Rivers, Three Rivers Band Boosters, the Three Rivers Community Players and Phi 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; and sister Linda “Beth” Woodard.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Ellis.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, 4 Percy L. Julian Dr., Greencastle, with Diane Faye officiating. Burial will follow in Brick Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Donations in Rick’s memory may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.