Richard J. Brookins

Richard J. Brookins, 82, of Onaway, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born in Mt. Clemens January 3, 1930, Richard was the son of Almon and Ella (Harrington) Brookins. On May 31, 1949 Richard and Janice A. Dodd were united in marriage in Utica. Surviving are Richard’s wife of 63 years, Janice Brookins of Onaway; a daughter, Susan (Larry) Amy of Onaway; three sons, Rick (Denise Berry) of Clio, Glenn (Paula) of Curran and Rodney “Hoyt” (Pamela) Brookins of Millington; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Floyd Brookins of Millington; and two sisters, Eva Smith of Fife Lake and Marie Konar of Utica.