Obituary of Richard Gary Havercamp,Sr.

Richard Havercamp, Sr., aged 77, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife by his side, on February 17, 2023. He received the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick from a priest in his home the day prior to peacefully passing away. Rick was born January 8, 1946 to the late Dorothy and Robert Havercamp.

Rick was a master carpenter, spending his life’s work designing and building the most beautiful custom homes. Havercamp and Sons Builders, a family business run by Rick after his father’s retirement, was known in the Tri-Cities area for their high-quality work and custom designs. Rick was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was known to have a special kindness with which he taught the love and respect of the outdoors to his children and grandchildren. 

Rick was preceded in death by his son Gregory, his brother Dave, and his parents. 

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Patricia (Havercamp) Janowicz, his children Angela (David) Colasinski, Laura Jarabek, Matthew Havercamp, Kevin (Marie) Havercamp, Rebecca (Eric) Boudreau, Richard Havercamp, Jr., Andrea Janowicz, Dr. Amy Janowicz, and Dr. Rachel Janowicz, sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving Rick are his brothers; Jim (Barb), Mark (Anne Marie), Rob (Cheryl), John, and Brian (Katie) Havercamp, and sisters Kathy (Larry) Willis and Sue (Kent) Garson. 

Rick’s internment will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic mausoleum. A celebration of Rick’s life will take place at a later date this spring. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.

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