Richard Francis Selthoffer

Richard Francis Selthoffer, 81, of Grayling, passed away on November 12, 2016. He was born in Detroit on December 11, 1934 to the late Frank Francis and Mildred (Carriveau) Selthoffer. Richard served in the US Navy on 3 battleships; the Iowa, Missouri, and Mississippi and also an ammunition supply ship during the Korean War era. He married Claudia "Jeri" Marengo on September 22, 1962 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was retired from the State of Michigan where he worked as a Correction Officer at several prisons in the Prison Camp System. Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing. He raised champion beagles and was an accomplished woodworker. Survived by his wife Jeri of 54 years and his daughter Renee Marie Selthoffer of Grayling. A memorial service will be held in spring of 2017. Family suggestion for those that wish to remember Richard by memorial contribution, consider the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Michigan Chapter, 1471 E. 12 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, MI 48071. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Francis Selthoffer, please visit our flower store.