"I worked with Dick for many years at Michigan Bell. He was a very good splicer & person to work with. I enjoyed his company. Sorry to hear of his passing. George Niemela "
In loving memory of
RICHARD PAUL WEEKS
January 19, 1944 - May 3, 2021
Richard P. Weeks, 77, of Skandia, passed away May 3, 2021 in his Florida home of Winter Haven of Covid-19.
Dick, the middle child of five children was born January 19, 1944 in Almont, Michigan to the late David and Dorothy Weeks. Dick spent his boyhood in Richmond, Michigan and attended both grade school and high school there, graduating in 1961. He proudly served with the Army National Guard from 1965-1972.
While still in the Army, Dick became employed with Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Mt. Clemens until 1973 after which time he transferred to the Marquette area as a cable splicer. He later learned fiber optics. Dick retired from the telephone company in 1994 after 28 ½ years of service with them.
On September 6, 1968, Dick married Myra Morrissette of Mt. Clemens at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Together they enjoyed 52 ½ years of marriage. During that time they had two sons and four wonderful grandchildren. Dick was a wonderful provider for his family.
Dick loved spending time with his many hobbies, bottle digging, refinishing furniture, cutting wood on the farm, raising cows and chicken, vacationing in Florida at Cedar Key, and honoring God and his church family by becoming a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus member. He was quite passionate in his service with his fellow Knights.
When Dick and Myra made their winter home in Florida, Dick and best friends, Jackie and Bill Trombly would search for "treasures" at the many flea markets and antique stores, Bill with razors and Dick with Aladdin lamps. They also enjoyed playing the marble game trying to beat the wives, but not often winning.
Survivors include his wife, Myra; two sons, Jeffrey (Leanne) Weeks of Houghton and Michael (Shelly Jacobetti) Weeks of Mosinee, WI; four grandchildren, Aila Weeks, Sofia Weeks, Jaiden Weeks and Jamison Weeks; four siblings, David (Val) Weeks of Green Valley, AZ, Jerrold (Maxine) Weeks of Marquette, Marjory (Paul) Koenig of Clare, MI, Mary (Dennis) Powelson of Ashley, MI; also many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Dick in death besides his parents were three brothers-in-law, Raymond, Maurice and Alan Morrissette.
A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Dick's life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 17 at 11 a.m. in St. Louis the King Catholic Church with the Rev. Glenn Theoret officiating. The Weeks family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Members of Bishop Baraga the Snowshoe Priest Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will serve as honor guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Knights of Columbus Council # 6447, 264 Silver Creek Rd., Marquette, MI 49855 or to St. Louis the King Catholic Church, 264 Silver Creek Rd., Marquette, MI 49855 in Dick's memory.
The Weeks family would like to thank the many people who sent cards, Masses and many prayers while Dick was in the hospital. This was a great comfort to the family.
Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories of Dick may be shared at canalefuneral.com.
Tributes
"Myra and family, what a tragedy to lose such a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. You will be in my prayers in the months to come. We miss seeing you Myra. Much love, Carol"
"Dear Myra, we?re so sorry for the grief you?re going through. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. We miss him! Some of our favorite times with Dick and Myra was when we?d be together at some of our grandkids birthday parties. Dick and I are Godparents of Kenzie Henning. It was always great when we had a chance to visit with them. Mary Jane & Bob "
"Dick was a loving husband and father. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him. RIP DICK ? Carol"