Richard "Dick" A. Wood

Richard Allen “Dick” Wood, age 69, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 in St. Helen, MI at home with his loving family by his side. Dick has lived in St. Helen since 1976, formerly of Warren, MI. He was born to Grover and Vertie (Box) Wood in Fayette, AL on May 13, 1945. Dick married Connie Webster on August 14, 1965 in Centerline, MI. Dick was a police officer for many years starting in Macomb County in 1968 and then transferring to Richfield Township where he retired. He was an active member of St. Helen Community Baptist Church, former Richfield Township Supervisor and served as chair of the board of Roscommon County Transportation. He was also a Founder, Vice President and Secretary of the Charlton Heston Academy in St. Helen. Dick served in the United States Army starting in 1964 in Germany to 1967. Also served in the Army the National Guard and retired as 1st Master Sgt. from Camp Grayling in 2005. He enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, guitars and guns. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Connie Wood of St. Helen, MI; biological children: Ann (Andrew) Bak of West Branch, MI, Ellen Lahar of St. Helen, MI; grandsons: Taner Wood, Bryce Lahar, Joseph Bak; also survived by two adoptive sons: Michael (Crystal) Wood of Houghton Lake, MI, David Wood and their children: Taylor, Alan, Brittney, Devin and Caleb; brothers: James (Floy Jane) Wood of Sterling Heights, MI, Robert (Tommie Lou) Wood of Anderson, IN; sister, Dorothy Gibson of Guntersville, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother in law Tom Gibson. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin on Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be Friday at 12:00 p.m. at the St. Helen Community Baptist Church in St. Helen with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. at the church. A private family burial will follow at Maple Valley Cemetery. Pastor Ken Peterson will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Charlton Heston Academy Playground, 1350 N. St. Helen Rd., St. Helen, MI 48656.