Richard O.  Dick  Clingan, 76 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 18, 2009 at Spectrum Health   Butterworth Campus. Dick was born March 7, 1933 in Solon Township, MI the son of Ralph and Blanche (Snethen) Clingan. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a dairy farmer and avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed traveling and riding his motorcycle with his wife. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Edna (Weinrich); 3 children, Pamela (Doug) Swanson, Timothy Clingan, Thomas Clingan; 2 grandchildren, Krista (Greg) Dunbar, Keith Swanson; 3 great grandchildren, Sydney, Emersyn and Macey; brother, Larry (Sheila) Clingan; sister, Ardena (Bruce) Roberts; three special family members, Theresa Lamb, Brandon Rockey, and Betty Brink; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great niece. The family received friends Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, www.blisswitterspike.com where services were held Tuesday 1:00 pm. Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Interment Solon Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, www.blisswitterspike.com