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In memory of
RIchard "Rick" Alan Pfau
December 29, 1954 - March 31, 2026
Dec 29, 1954 - Mar 31, 2026
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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…
Timeline
Born
December 29th, 1954
Graduated from college
1978
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
BA Mathematics
Started a job at Michigan Bell
1978
Ann Arbor, MI
Survived by
Carolyn Weinstein
Wife
Erika Weinstein
Step-daughter
Barry and Cheryl Weinstein
Step-son
Renee and Chris Smith
Step-daughter
Mark and Debby Pfau
Brother
Bethany Weinstein and Curtis Jarvis
Granddaughter
Nicole Newsome
Granddaughter
Rachelle Emry
Granddaughter
Lindsey and Andrew Jensen
Granddaughter
Matthew Weinstein
Grandson
Noah Weinstein
Grandson
Several great grandchildren, and great greandchildrtn and nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews
Predeceased by
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Cause of death
Cardiac Arrest
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Generations Funeral & Cremation Services
Lasting impact
Rick donated organs
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