Richard A. “Dick” Clum
Age 85, of Lansing, MI, passed away on November 11, 2018. He was born on October 30, 1933, in Lansing, MI, the son of Harold and Lena (Morrow) Clum. He was a graduate of Dimondale High School and was a member of the U.S. Navy. He was proud of his position as driver for the Admiral of the 7th Fleet. He was well known for his 33-year career as a college and high school referee in football, basketball, and softball. He was also the head sideline official of the MSU Chain Gang for 41 years. He retired from Ingham Regional Hospital (McLaren) as a security guard, and following retirement he was employed with Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes for 15 years.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Jean; 3 sons, Randy Clum of California, Scott (Angie) Clum of Holt, and Mike (Sue) Clum of Ludington; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Delores and Rosemary, and brother Stanley.
There will be a memorial visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19th at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. There will be a private burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice or the Ingham Co. Animal Shelter.
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Dave and Jana Baldus
November 12, 2018 at 7:48 pmDick was a great person and I owe him credit for getting me into umpiring college softball.
I enjoyed working with him at MSU football games and getting to know him as a friend.
You are all in our Prayers,
Mary Torok
November 13, 2018 at 11:33 pmI worked with Dick at Ingham Medical Center for many years. He was kind and compassionate
and the biggest clown! He had the best sense of humor. In the halls of the hospital, he was never lost for words whether it was for security reasons or to offer advice to coworkers. Dick was a real “people” person. We had lots of fun and he was a joy to be work with.
My deepest sympathies to Jean and Dick’s family.
God’s peace
Mary (Jones) Torok
Annette Brehm Welch
November 14, 2018 at 12:46 pmSending many praters and hugs to you all.
Phil Campion
November 14, 2018 at 2:46 pmSorry to hear about the passing of Dick. My dad (Bob Campion) and brother worked with on the Chain Gang at MSU football games for over 30 years. My brother (Rob) is still working on the Chain Gang. My condolences to the family.
Victor DeRose
November 15, 2018 at 10:28 amI am sorry to hear about the passing of Dick. He was a good friend and I enjoyed refereeing with him. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.