Rich moved to Florida after spending many years in mid-Michigan, particularly in the Mt. Pleasant area, where he owned and managed several rental properties.

A proud Spartan, Rich graduated from Michigan State University and later worked there, eventually becoming director of the food services department. He loved MSU deeply and often enjoyed an action-packed gameday in the stands of Spartan Stadium.

Rich was a passionate collector of many things — art, cars, antiques, and countless interesting treasures. He especially loved old cars, and despite his tall stature, he had a special fondness for small convertibles, especially MGs and Austin Healeys. He was an active member of the British Motoring Club of Mid-Michigan and the Miata MX-5 Club of The Villages. Rich and his wife, Jayne, were always ready for a road rally, whether on the winding backroads of Michigan or the palm-lined streets of Florida.

Rich was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 23 adventurous years, Jayne (Estes) , and by his parents, Robert and Mildred (Beadle) Pollion . He is survived by his stepchildren, Sam (Lisa) Estes of DeWitt, MI, and Kelly (Pete) Oppermann of Gaylord, MI ; his sister, Joi Sherman of Birmingham, MI ; as well as several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association ( www.apdaparkinson.org ) or the Parkinson's Foundation ( www.parkinson.org ). A private memorial for he & Jayne will be held for close family & friends at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449.  Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com .