Richard (Dick) P.  Bidwell passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening March 21,2017 with his family by his side.  Dick was born to Ernie and Celina (Schilling) Bidwell on February 11, 1933 in Munising Michigan, the oldest of five children.

Dick was a lifelong resident of MI, except for the 4 years, when he proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict with the Military Police.

After receiving an honorable discharge, he met and married Janet O Barnes on Christmas Eve 1954.

Upon retirement from Fisher Body GMC Lansing, Dick and Janet had many adventures traveling throughout the United States from Florida to Alaska.  He loved spending time with his kids and checking in and catching up with them on the phone.

Dick was always the first to help anyone in need and loved animals, especially his dog Annie. He was a proud Member of the Sheridan VFW, the Stanton American Legion and the Lansing UAW,  Local 602.

Dick is survived by his loving wife Janet, 3 children, Robin and Neil Rinckey of Naples FL, Colleen and Brian Vance of Kenai AK and Brad and Michelle Bidwell of Fenwick MI.  Ten  grandchildren, Jim and Joe Rinckey, Jeremy, Justin and Joshua Vance, Amanda and Ryan Bidwell, Derek, Zachery and Jesse Jelinek and 9 great-grandchildren.

Dick is preceded in death by his daughter Rhonda, his parents- Ernie and Celina, and siblings- Mary Ann Hall, Carol Dragone, David Bidwell and Kathy Petersen.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 25th at 11:00 at the Barden Funeral Home in Stanton, MI.  With a luncheon to follow at the Sheridan VFW.  Private graveside service with the immediate family will be held later.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests Memorial donations can be made to the Montcalm ER Services  Attention Dave Feldpausch 655 N. State  Street. Stanton. MI in  Dick's name.  

The family was served by the Barden Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.