Richard A. Werthmann, 79, born February 14, 1934, found eternal peace on October 31, 2013, surrounded by his family. He will always be remembered and cherished by his loving wife/high school sweetheart Sharon, of 57 years, and devoted children: Laure Ron Philips, Christine Vernon, Diane Michael May, Kathleen Dino Forgione and Susan Warren Day. Cherished Papa to 10 and Big Papa to 1. Preceded in death by son Patrick in 1989, sister Marie Raab died 1984, and brother Louis Werthmann died 2006. Proud member of Local 636 and K of C. In lieu of flowers, donations to JDRF to stop diabetes would be appreciated. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke, Utica, Saturday and Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. K of C Rosary Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Monday 9:30 a.m. funeral service at funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, Michigan. Family request donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 24359 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 225, Southfield, MI 48075. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com