Richard Allan Ouweneel, aged 89, of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Pentwater, Michigan, and Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away September 9, 2025.
Richard was born on January 30, 1936, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was the son of William and Beatrice (Burrows) Ouweneel. He graduated from General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. After meeting the girl across the street, Richard was married to his wife, Sally, for 61 years.
He enjoyed a long career with the General Motors Corporation at Allison Gas Turbine in Indianapolis, Indiana. During his career, he applied his engineering skills in the early development of information systems. Richard was very active in Boy Scouts.
After retirement, he and his wife moved to Pentwater, Michigan, where he was a member of the Pentwater Yacht Club, Pentwater Men’s Service Club, the Bass Lake Property Owner’s Association, and a founding member of the Bass Lake Improvement Board.
He is survived by his wife, Sally; their children, Cheryl (Ernest) Carlson, Karen (David) Peters, Keith (Cari) Ouweneel; as well as six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Richard was preceded in death by his brother, William Ouweneel.
Per Richard’s wishes, he will be buried in the Pentwater Township Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Chelsea Retirement Community for their compassionate care during his time there.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center at 780 E. Park Street, Pentwater, Michigan 49449.
Arrangements are being handled by the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
