Richard Leroy Hendrick

RICHARD LEROY HENDRICK 

 Richard L. Hendrick, 89, of Cass City, died following a brief illness Monday, June 17, 2024 in Medilodge of Cass City. He was born November 26, 1934 in Kingston to Lee and Gladys (Copeland) Hendrick. He married Elaine Margaret Weatherhead on August 10, 1953. 

 Dick graduated from Cass City High School. He joined the United States Army and served during the Korean War era. Dick was employed by GTE telephone company for thirty-seven years. In 1963, he bought the Cass Theatre which he owned and operated for fifty-nine years. During this time, Dick proudly kept his theater clean, changed the marquee as needed, and made lots and lots of fresh popcorn. Snow skiing and jet skiing were favorite hobbies, but his passion was the silver screen. He once confessed, “I liked electronics a lot better than farming”. The family would like to thank his special neighbors, Scott and Kelly, and the nurses at Medilodge. 

 Dick is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons:  Ronald Hendrick, Scott (Carol) Hendrick; three granddaughters, five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Susan Kay Hendrick. 

 Memorial service held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Sam Leppert, Funeral Celebrant officiating. Military honors conducted by the Cass City VFW Post # 3644 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Interment will be in Novesta Township Cemetery in the spring. To continue Dick’s love of movies, please consider a memorial to the Cass Theater. 

Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City 

 Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City