This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: STAR, ROSE, BAUM, DANIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27099/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Richard D. STAR, of Royal Palm, FL, formerly of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, died Friday, August 29, 1997 in West Palm Beach, FL after a lengthy illness. Mr. STAR was born April 9, 1924 in Battle Creek, the son of Morris and Celia (ROSE) STAR. He was educated in the Battle Creek schools until the time that he entered the U.S. Army during W.W. II. After he left the service, he joined his father in operating the B. F. Goodrich retail store in Battle Creek. Following the death of his wife, Sylvia, he moved to California to be with their daughter, Sandy and her tree children. He later returned to Michigan and lived in Kalamazoo where he operated "The Trading Post" for several years. He then married Elinor (BAUM), who survives. They moved to Royal Palm Beach, FL where he was an appliance salesman until serious illness forced his retirement. Also surviving are four children; six grandchildren; sister, Shirley Ann DANIN of Harbor Springs, MI; and several nieces & nephew! s. Mr. STAR was a member of Temple Beth El in Battle Creek and was active in the B'nai B'rith Lodges in both Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Graveside services will be held 2:00 o'clock Tuesday at Battle Creek Memorial Park Cemetery with Rabbi Harvey Spivak of the Kalamazoo Congregation of Moses officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation of Michigan. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1997 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.