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Richard Alan Pfau "Rick" died on Tuesday March 31st at the age of 71 after a short illness. Rick was born on December 29, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan, to Edward and Lois (Ulsrud) Pfau. After living in Okemos for 2 years, he moved with his family to Marquette, Michigan, where Rick learned to ski and swim in Lake Superior. He regarded those years in Marquette as the happiest time growing up.

In 1966, Rick moved …

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Rick loved to walk daily, he was a thriving Kayaker and for years explored all the G…
Rick loved to walk daily, he was a thriving Kayaker and for years explored all the Great Lakes…
Rick loved to walk daily, he was a thriving Kayaker and for years explored all the Great Lakes. Rick was a fantastic g…

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Born

December 29th, 1954
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Graduated from college

1978
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
BA Mathematics
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Started a job at Michigan Bell

1978
Ann Arbor, MI

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Cause of death

Cardiac Arrest

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

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Lake Superior

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RIchard "Rick" Pfau