Date of Death: October 13, 2025
Service Details
His family will receive friends Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at noon at the church with Rev. Brenda Deily officiating. He will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Richard Lee Schlimgen, 85, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 20, 1940 in Mitchell, S.D., the son of Fred L. and Grace N. (Price) Schlimgen.
Richard graduated from Huron High School, then earned his bachelor’s degree at Huron College and Masters degree at the University of South Dakota.
He began work as a guidance counselor at Estherville Junior College, then moved to Michigan to do similar work at Glen Oaks Community College for 31 years.
While at Glen Oaks, Richard met Marilyn (Goode) Mercer, and the two fell in love and married Dec. 22, 1978. They shared 43 years of marriage before her passing on May 9, 2022.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville.
Remaining to cherish his memory are two step-sons, Bradley Mercer and Anthony “Tony” (Michielle Sweet) Mercer; adopted daughter, Sabra; three beloved grandchildren, Tony Mercer, Madeline (Jeff) Gilbert, and Paige (Cody Martin) Sweet; one beloved great-grandson; one brother-in-law, Tom (Peggy) Goode; two sisters-in-law, Lois Bileydi and Virginia Sharp; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marilyn Schlimgen; brother-in-law, Sumer Bileydi; and sister- and brother-in-law, Jean and Charles Freimund.
Additional Information
Donations in Richard’s memory may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
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He was my counselor when I attended Glen Oaks Community College. He was always very warm and inviting and so helpful. He was a very kind person and I enjoyed him and his wife very much for many years, after college. I’m sorry for the loss to his family.
Dick was a wonderful person. He made a difference for many students over the years.
Sending our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to his entire family.
I didn’t know Richard very well, but his wife Marilyn was a sweetie, so he must have been a great guy too.
The family has my sympathies and is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.