Richard Mark Jennette

July 24, 1931 - November 25, 2019

Richard Mark Jennette 88, of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019. Richard “Dick” was born July 24, 1931 to the late John H. Jennette and Carmen (late Louise) B. Meyers. Richard is survived by his biological daughter Carmen (Ray) Knick of Saline, MI, four step-children Lori (Bullock) Boone of Leland NC, Richard (Lisa) Bullock of Weatherford TX, Shelley (Tom) Coryell of Wilmington, NC and Doug Bullock of Whiteville, NC: two biological grandchildren Rachel Sietz and Austin Sietz and three step-grandchildren RC Bullock, Nick and Nathan Coryell. He is survived by one sibling Betty (Jerry) Brown, half-sister Sharleen Meyers, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack (late Delores) Jennette. “Dick” worked in the automotive field owning a Pure Oil Service Station on South Main and Madison, Union 76 Gas Station on Stadium Blvd, Michigan Radiator off Jackson Road and retired again from the automotive dept at Meijer. Dick proudly served in the Air Force, 814th Motor Vehicle Squad Stationed at Fairchild AFB, Washington, honorable discharge. “Dick” was an avid race car driver (Detroit Fairgrounds) and was featured in the Ann Arbor News when his last race ended with one of the most spectacular speedway crashes anyone has ever survived at this speedway. Dick was a lifetime member of Zal Gaz Grotto, Ann Arbor Moose Club, Dexter Legion, VFW post 2408, and the Eagles Club. A celebration of life will be held at the Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Friends and family are welcome to stop by. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Zal Gaz Grotto. A private military burial will take place at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan in the spring of 2020. To leave a memory, to sign his guestbook, or for more information please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.