Richard R. Sayler

Richard Russell Sayler, age 93, of Tecumseh, Mich. passed away at ProMedica Hickman Hospital on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. He was born in Riga Township, Mich., on July 4, 1931, the son of the late Edward and Agnes Mae (Somes) Sayler. Richard was joined in marriage with Marian Doris Guenther in Angola, Ind. on June 4, 1955, and they enjoyed over sixty-nine years together before his passing.  

Richard was employed at Tecumseh Products as a line worker.  He was a faithful parishioner of Clinton United Methodist Church. He was a car lover who loved fixing and restoring cars, and was a dedicated member of the Classic Thunderbird Club of America and the Chevy Club. Two of Richard’s great pleasures in life were gardening and going inside to watch Tigers baseball.

In addition to his wife Marian, Richard is survived by his three sons, Richard A. (Judy) Sayler of Huntingdon, Tenn., Russell (Donna) Sayler of Oak Creek, Wis., and Randall (Judy Comstock) Sayler of Tecumseh; four grandchildren, Gabe Sayler, Derek Sayler, Marisa Langford, and Gina Cornejo; and six great-grandchildren, Jacob, Mia, Shelby, Abby Langford, and Kaylyn and Nixon Sayler.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and four sisters.

At Richards’ request cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will take place at Brookside Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Richard may be made to the Clinton United Methodist Church.  Arrangements for Richard are under the care of the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be offered to the family at handlerfuneralhomes.com.

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