Richard Alan Layle1,2,3 
M, (8 October 1944 - 24 March 2021)
Richard Alan Layle was born on 8 October 1944 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.1,3 He was the son of George Henry Layle Jr. and Vivian E. Valentine.1,2,3 Richard Alan Layle married, at age 20, Darlene Herp, daughter of Roger John Herp and Laverna O. Kleibusch, on Saturday, 21 November 1964 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.1,2,3 Richard Alan Layle died on 24 March 2021 at Grandville, Kent County, Michigan, at age 76 years, 5 months and 16 days.1,3
Richard Alan Layle was also known as Rick.3 His obituary was published on 26 March 2021 on the website for MDK Funeral Homes, Matthysse - Kuiper - DeGraaf, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. His obituary stated:
Richard Alan Layle, age 76, of Grandville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Darlene Layle; children: Chris (Missy) Layle, Kerry (Todd) Coleman, Hilary Taber, Ryan (Tina) Layle; grandchildren: Tyler (Kayla) Layle, Kelsey (Cameron) Hufford, Sr. Airman Kaeley (Christian) Sholder, Ryan Taber, Evan Taber and special buddy, Boston Layle; sisters: Linda (Dave) Lester, Barb (Ron) Myers; brothers: Tom (Donna) Layle, Tim (Shirley) Layle; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vivian Layle.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army.
He retired after 35 years from Steelcase, and later enjoyed his no-stress jobs at Studio 28 and Vans Floral. He was a supportive husband, devoted father and grandfather, and served as a role model and mentor for many. He also enjoyed hobbies such as Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and woodworking.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphonsus Food Pantry (https://www.stalphonsusgr.org/food-clothing-store).1
Richard Alan Layle was also known as Rick.3 His obituary was published on 26 March 2021 on the website for MDK Funeral Homes, Matthysse - Kuiper - DeGraaf, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. His obituary stated:
Richard Alan Layle, age 76, of Grandville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Darlene Layle; children: Chris (Missy) Layle, Kerry (Todd) Coleman, Hilary Taber, Ryan (Tina) Layle; grandchildren: Tyler (Kayla) Layle, Kelsey (Cameron) Hufford, Sr. Airman Kaeley (Christian) Sholder, Ryan Taber, Evan Taber and special buddy, Boston Layle; sisters: Linda (Dave) Lester, Barb (Ron) Myers; brothers: Tom (Donna) Layle, Tim (Shirley) Layle; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vivian Layle.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army.
He retired after 35 years from Steelcase, and later enjoyed his no-stress jobs at Studio 28 and Vans Floral. He was a supportive husband, devoted father and grandfather, and served as a role model and mentor for many. He also enjoyed hobbies such as Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and woodworking.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphonsus Food Pantry (https://www.stalphonsusgr.org/food-clothing-store).1
Children of Richard Alan Layle and Darlene Herp
- Chris Layle1
- Kerry Layle+1
- Hilary Layle1
- Ryan Layle1
Last Edited=14 Mar 2022
Citations
- [S2742] "Richard Alan Layle obituary," MDK Funeral Homes [Matthysse | Kuiper | DeGraaf], Grandville, Michigan, 26 March 2021, online archives (https://www.mkdfuneralhome.com/obituaries/… : accessed 29 March 2021). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S2744] Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave.com, transcription, (<http://www.findagrave.com/>: accessed 7 February 2022), transcript, "tombstone for George Henry Layle (1916-2017), Find A Grave Memorial No. 178331863, records of the Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan." Transcript by Sandy VanderTol (contributor 47946311), record added 12 April 2017.
- [S2771] Susan Norder, Zeeland, Michigan [e-address for private use,] to Kevin L. Sholder, e-mail, 13 March 2022, "Richard Alan Layle's Ancestry," Sholder Research Files; privately held by Kevin Leonard Sholder, [(e-address) & street address for private use),] Dayton, Ohio, USA.