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Richard Stewart “Dick” Best

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Birth	:	7 Jan 1948 Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	10 Jan 2021 Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8244019, -86.3788986
Description	:	Richard (Dick) Stewart Best, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home in Buchanan, MI. Dick was born on January 7, 1948 in Buchanan, MI, to his late parents Richard (Dick) Best and Edna Mae Savely. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sherry Best; his children Rae Marie (Kelly) Delaney, Ryan (Kelley) Best and Nate (Elizabeth) Best; 7 grandchildren and sisters Joan Ott and Jackie (Terry) Bannister. Married and divorced Adele Aldergott. Three children. Dick was a proud and highly decorated veteran, who served in the Army from 1969-1971... Read More	Richard (Dick) Stewart Best, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home in Buchanan, MI. Dick was born on January 7, 1948 in Buchanan, MI, to his late parents Richard (Dick) Best and Edna Mae Savely. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sherry Best; his children Rae Marie (Kelly) Delaney, Ryan (Kelley) Best and Nate (Elizabeth) Best; 7 grandchildren and sisters Joan Ott and Jackie (Terry) Bannister. Married and divorced Adele Aldergott. Three children. Dick was a proud and highly decorated veteran, who served in the Army from 1969-1971 and earned rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG). He was the recipient of several medals, including a Bronze Star Medal for his heroic efforts. He was loyal to the American Legion and served as Post Commander for 6 different terms. He worked for the City of Buchanan for 20 years and then retired from Tyler Refrigeration in 2009. In high school Dick earned All American football honors. He shared his knowledge and love for the game by coaching rocket football. He was an avid softball player and golfer and hardly missed a Michigan football game. Dick grew up loving horses and had a passion for dancing. In his free time, he enjoyed watching old western movies and reading. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tease his kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews. Dick had an affinity for cottage cheese, cashews, and sweets and routinely had 3 cookies and coffee for breakfast, and was a connoisseur of Miller High Life. He was deeply loved and will truly be missed. A memorial service with Military Rites provided by American Legion Post 51 will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 1:00 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in the area behind the Chapel. A "Celebration of Life" will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dick's honor to the Buchanan American Legion Post 51 (403) E. Front Street) or Buchanan Moose Lodge 449 (101 Red Bud South).

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Richard Stewart “Dick” Best's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, USA.
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Richard Stewart “Dick” Best death on 10 Jan 2021 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
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Latitude: 41.8244019
Longitude: -86.3788986

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Richard M. Best

(1918 - 2009)

Edna Mae Savely Best

(1924 - 2018)

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