P "MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" 16pt"of Waterford December 14, 2011 at 69 years of age. " Arial; "Loving husband of Nita for 45 years; dearest father of Rich (Melissa) Larpenteur and grandfather of Allison and Mia. " Arial; Dick will be missed by Larpenteur extended family and friends especially cousins Bob and Nancy Duff; inlaws Glen Szoff, Jill Steward, nephew Mark (Wendy) Steward, niece Deanna (Matt) Blazek and and their families; his four legged companions Catie, Bijou, Minou and Marquis. " Arial; "Dick retired from Troy Athens HS after 30 years of teaching. " Arial; "He was a graduate of Ferris and Eastern Universities with a BA and MA respectively. " Arial; "He was a member of Community Presbyterian Church where he held many positions and life member of the Oakland Co. Sportsmen's Club. " Arial; "Dick enjoyed life to the fullest, an avid sportsman, photographer, and golfer. " Arial; "/