Richard Jerry Bli

Bli, Richard Jerry Essexville, Michigan Mr. Bli passed away Sunday afternoon October 24, 2010 after a short stay at Brian's House. Age 65 years. The son of the late Ernest F. and Charlotte B. ( Reiss) Bli was born May 7, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan. Richard was baptized and confirmed in the Lord's Kingdom at Trinity Lutheran Church of Merritt and was a member of Trinity St. James Lutheran Church in Munger and worked on the family farm for many years. Richard leaves his family of two nephews; James E. Bli Jr. and William J. (Lyn) Bli and one niece; Karen M. (Mick) Jones and their children; Justin, Carissa and Adam Bli, Allison, Michael and Nicholas Jones, Brittany, Bridgett and Brooke Bli, one sister-in-law; Pearl Bli and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one brother; James E. Bli Sr. A Memorial Service will take place Monday, November 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.. Officiating will be Rev. Theodore E. Voll pastor of Trinity St. James Lutheran Church of Munger with private inurnment in Elm Lawn Park Cemetery. At the request of the family cremation has taken place. The family will be present at the funeral home on Monday to receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. and until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial cards for Brian's House will be available at the funeral home. www.gephartfuneralhome.com