Richard A. “Rick” Gleason
Lansing, MI
Born September 2, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, son of the late Richard A. Gleason, Sr. and Hedy Gleason, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at the age of 67.
Rick was a 1970 graduate of Lansing Everett High School and a graduate of L.C.C. and the Mid-Michigan Police Academy. He served in the U.S. Army and reserves, retiring with the rank of Sergeant. He retired from the Lansing Police Department following a distinguished career serving as patrolman, dive team member, and as a detective, retiring as Sergeant. He will be dearly missed by his L.P.D. family and the guys of “The Wednesday Morning Line-Up.” Rick enjoyed D.I.Y. projects and building.
Surviving are his son, Nicholas (Lydia) Gleason of Spokane, WA; sister, Sandra (Sanford) Ames of Dimondale; nephew, Walter M. “Monty” Byington of Cadillac; niece, Carrie L. (Juliano) Byington-Oei of Chicago, IL; along with special friends, Byron “Barry” and Sue Jubeck.
A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Rick, may made to the Lansing Police Explorer Post #911 c/o the Lansing Police Department; the 100 Club of Greater Lansing; or the Old Newsboys Association of Greater Lansing.
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Gerri Ayers
April 14, 2020 at 7:11 pmSo sorry to hear this sad news. Keeping family in my prayers.
Nancy Henderson
April 16, 2020 at 4:41 pmOh Sandy, So sorry to hear about your brother Rick. I’ll pray for all of you to be comforted in this difficult time. Nancy
Jana Velasquez-Hester
April 17, 2020 at 5:14 pmSo sorry to hear of his passing. I remember him working alongside my dad with LPD. I would call him Uncle Rick as a little girl. May he rest in peace. Keeping the Gleason family in my prayers.
Scott Hatt
April 17, 2020 at 8:08 pmI am Ricks neighbor sorry to hear about this. He was a nice man and neighbor.
Barry and sue jubeck
April 18, 2020 at 2:55 pmTo the best friend we ever have known always their for us he will be so sadly missed. We will post his memorial service that we will have on the website of the retired police officers and on the vfw website Dewitt 671 post Rick was a honor gard at this post we hope every one that can come join us to celebrate Ricks life will bring all your stories of him
Patty Mears
April 22, 2020 at 5:07 pmBarry you were a great friend to Rick in return. I am so sorry for what you and the family are going through. My prayers are with you all.
Joshua Davis
April 20, 2020 at 9:26 amHeartbroken to get this news. Thoughts are with Sharon, Nick, and the rest of the Gleason family.
Suzanne Moore
April 21, 2020 at 2:04 pmMy heart goes out to the Gleason Famiy. I had the pleasure of knowing Rick when I worked for LPD. May your cherished memories of this great man bring you comfort and may knowing that he is in God’s loving embrace give you peace.
Bill & Sandy Burtch
April 22, 2020 at 4:51 pmCame on the department with Rick in 1974. Worked many a shift with him which always included something wild happening. One incident comes to mind. Rick and I are in the middle of a huge neighborhood fight. We are losing control quickly when suddenly I hear a police whistle blowing long and loud. I turn and see Rick standing between 2 combatants with his hands in a time out position. He then points at the two and tells them they are being whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct or something like that. Everyone is just frozen. Within seconds everyone is laughing and saying what the hell did he just do!!! It effectively ended the fight. Who else but Ricky G!! Golden Glove nights at the old Civic Center and State Finals in G.R. were always fun and sometimes crazy. I will miss him immensely. Our thoughts and our prayers for all his family.
Daryl Green
April 22, 2020 at 5:19 pmSo sorry to hear this news. Sergeant Gleason had an awesome personality and always provided me with excellent advice while at LPD, he will be greatly missed. I extend my sympathy and blessings to the family.
Craig Baylis
April 22, 2020 at 5:46 pmRick will be missed. We where promoted to detective and sergeant at about the same time We worked nights as command officers and had some good times. We had a lot of laughs over the years. To say I was shocked, when Monty stopped by to tell me, is an understatement.
Rest In Peace, brother!
Mark Davis
April 22, 2020 at 6:07 pmRick and I were friends growing up, he lived across the street from me. Although older by a year, when your kids you don’t recognize that, only he was the kid next door. We had some great times in our neighborhood and I loved going over to Ricks house playing basketball in the drive or ogling his dads N-track railroad village in the basement of the house. I had the honor of having Rick be the best man at our wedding, I and my bride miss him dearly. It just serves to remind you that nothing is given, life is a blessing and sometimes way to short. Rest In Peace my friend, until we meet again.
Gary “booger” Masseau
April 22, 2020 at 6:49 pmI’m sorry to hear this. Rick was a easy going, great guy. He treated people well. I can remember when he brought his dad with him to one of my “Ditka Trips” football game tailgates we organized for years. Neither had ever gone before. He will me missed for sure.
Ron Middaugh
April 22, 2020 at 6:58 pmRick had his work cut out for him as he entered the role as a Police Officer. His father would be a no nonsense Chief of Police and he always held Rick to a higher standard. Rick seemed almost undaunted by the responsibility placed upon him. He was a very nice guy and always seemed to want to please, no matter the sssignment. He will be missed by many and I’m glad that I got to know him.
Sandi Barger
April 22, 2020 at 7:47 pmNick, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert vargas
April 23, 2020 at 4:10 amYou taught me so much in your quiet way and that’s a treasure. I pray for you and your family!
Rick Meaton
April 23, 2020 at 8:42 amVery sad that Rick passed. My deepest sympathies to Rick’s family.
Rick was a good person and I enjoyed working with him over the years.
Joe Dionise
April 23, 2020 at 9:18 amMy deepest sympathy to the family. Rick was unique and a caring person. He was a good officer and I enjoyed working with him.
Joel Trost
April 23, 2020 at 9:52 amRick was a good friend of my dads, and was always kind to me while I was growing up. I appreciate all of the times we would chat before I walked into the woods behind his house to bow hunt. Prayers go out to his family……..
Craig Gleason
April 23, 2020 at 5:07 pmMy condolences to the family of Rick. I was shocked when I first heard of his passing, I can recall his easy going soft and low voice when he would talk about something, I was on the LPD about 7-8 years before Rick came along and soon learned that Rick was, “Little Grump” as his father was sometimes called, “Grump Gleason”. As some years passed by, Rick and I started calling each other “Brother”. He was little brother and I was big brother. We were not related… we just happen to spell our last names the same way. We also had fun challenges to each other around the time of the Army-Navy football game in late fall. This was due to the fact he was in the Michigan Army National Guard and I was in the Navy Reserve. R.I.P.
Gene & Donna Stout
April 24, 2020 at 8:24 pmSo sorry to hear of this tragedy. Rick was s great Co worker & all around nice guy. Peace be with all.
Carla Kennedy Giddings
May 1, 2020 at 8:59 pmSandy, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Sending heartfelt prayers of condolences and comfort.
Anthony byingon
April 8, 2021 at 11:18 pmRick he was a sweet guy and I like show ing my class when he and Richard where cops