. Wilford Krick

Wilford “Bill” Clair Krick age 91, of Greenville passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 in Greenville at the Spectrum Health United Hospital. Bill was born November 28, 1918 in Otisco Township, Ionia County the son of William Daniel and Clara Hanna (Snow) Krick. Bill, was a longtime businessman in Greenville, selling automobiles and travel trailers starting in the mid 1950's. He was also well known in the area as an excellent auto mechanic. After retiring in 1980 he kept active in woodworking, making and refinishing furniture and making grand-father clocks. Unable to give up his mechanical work, he also repaired golf carts and motorcycles in Greenville, and in Arizona in the winter. He enjoyed riding the motorcycles in the desert before selling them. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife of 34 years Julia Mitchell, brothers Albert, Louis, and Mason and a son Wayne Krick. He is survived by his 2nd wife of 34 years Thelma (Bunce) Miller and children; Jerry & (Catherine) Krick, Sue & (Kelly) Gibbs, Dennis & (Judy) Krick, Ross & (Barbara) Krick, Carolyn & (Richard) Egan, Marilyn & (Jack) DeLinden, and Bonnie & (Harold) Holcomb. He is also survived by 20 grand-children and 30 great grand-children. Memorial services will be 11 AM Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation preceding at 10 AM. Pastor Kendall Harger of the Shiloh Community Church will be officiating. Cremation has taken place as per his wishes. Burial will be in West Montcalm Cemetery (Wolverton Plains). In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hospice.