Richard Theodore Pelton

June 12, 1941 - December 27, 2020

Richard Theodore Pelton, 79, of Bay City, our strong-willed and sometimes opinionated dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at The Carriage House. Richard was born on June 12, 1941, the son of the late Clarence and Susaina (Collins) Pelton. For 20 years, Richard owned and operated Tri City Bakery from 1974-1994. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and was a true animal lover. Always one to follow sports, Richard’s favorite teams included The Detroit Lions and The Chicago Bears, along with following hockey, basketball, and wrestling. He was a handyman and jack of all trades, he enjoyed repairing and fixing anything from cars to electrical appliances. In his final years, he enjoyed puzzling and Bingo. Richard leaves to carry on his legacy, his four children, Beth (Dave) Hite, Connie Snell, Rich (Sadie) Pelton, and Sherri Pelton; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Oscar and Mark Desimpelaere and Larry and Bill Pelton, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Lyn Pelton and sisters, Rosemary and Delores. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.