Richard John Learn, 88, of Fort Gratiot, died Saturday, August 3, 2024.
He was born September 3, 1935 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late Murton and Mona Learn. He married Elizabeth A. “Betty” Bonin on September 23, 1977 in Port Huron.
Richard was employed as a painter/insulator at Polysar in Sarnia, Ontario for 35 years before his retirement. He was a good man who loved his family and friends.
He was interested in social, political and spiritual ideas and was an active member of the Unitarian Church, PFLAG and a Sarnia drumming group.
Richard kept busy with woodworking and knitting projects and was always so excited to make furniture, blankets and clothing for the new grandbabies. He shared a love of reading with Betty and they always had a book ready to discuss with others.
He and Betty enjoyed numerous activities together, from cross-country skiing, golfing, biking, camping and travel, including several road trips across the country to Oregon and British Columbia to visit family.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty; two sons, Richard Learn and Robert (Grace) Learn; daughter, Tally Wellman; seven stepchildren, Mariah (Marilyn) Ureel, Martin Ureel, Jane (Brent) Matthews, Deborah Mueller, Karen (Michael) Hallay, Steven (Karen) Ureel and Michael (Flor) Ureel; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two sisters, Susan (Ronald) St. Pierre and April (Donald) Beatty. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Reginald (Jean) Learn; and daughter-in-law, Ann Marie Learn.
Private services for the immediate family will take place at a later date.
Inurnment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Port Huron.
Arrangements are by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit karrersimpson.com
