Passed away on Oct. 28, 2021 at home with his family around him. Rich was born in Kalamazoo, on June 12, 1954 the son of Walter H. and Frances K. (Lyles) Clemmens. He was employed by: Bee Clean, D&L and Perfection Cleaning Services. He loved fishing, grilling out, working on cars, running RC cars, cars, he had a crazy sense of humor. HE ABSOLUTELY LOVED HIS MINIONS, loved throwing the football with his boys. He loved his family and spending time with them. His favorite show was Dr. WHO and watching it with his brother Mark. The one thing Rich hated was talking on the phone!! He got so attached to and looked forward to seeing his some day daughter in law Dez. He was preceded in death by a brother Walter "Fella" and a sister: Sally Jo. Rich is survived by his wife of 47 years Loretta, sons: Brian of Kalamazoo an Joshua & Desiree De Vrou of Battle Creek, grandchildren: Julianna, Lexi, Rebecca and Perry, siblings: Pat Dwryer of Comstock, Mark & Nancy of Kalamazoo and Cheri & Tom Wright of Kalamazoo, several nieces & nephews. Cremation has taken place.