Richard Bartz

Richard was born in Alpena on May 13, 1939, to the late Herman and Clara (Dege) Bartz and married Patricia Eastom on Aug. 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; two sons; two sons, Mark (Kendra) Bartz, Scott (Susan) Bartz; five grandchildren, Brittany Moore, Nathan Bartz, Lindsey (Sean) Ferris, Monica (fiancé, Will Talaske) Bartz, Ethan Abrehart; three great grandchildren, Jaxon Moore, Kensi Moore, Bennett Talaske; four 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 noon 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