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Mr. Earl Richard Stuart, Age 84 of Grant died Friday, December 18, 2009. He was born Earl Richard Stuart in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Verna Mae (Bickel) and Charles Henry Stuart on May 2, 1925. He married Betty Maxine Guthrie and she preceded him in death on October 27, 2000. He was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service until his retirement after 30 years. He was a member of Grant United Church of Christ. He was a life member of V.F. W. Post #4249 where he was a past post commander and a member of the Cooties. He is survived by his children Sue & Jim Patterson of Grant, Cheryl & David Koopman of Grant, Charles & Cynthia Stuart of Grant, Barb & Tom VanderMolen of Savannah, MO, Cindy & Jan Grossman of Grant, Tom & Connie Stuart of Grant, Chris & Greg Wright of Grant, 19 Grandchildren, many great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren, his brothers Don & Darla Stuart of Rockford and Lyle & Mickie Stuart of Texas. Memorial services will be held at the Grant United Church of Christ, at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 with Pastor Steve VanderWest officiating. For memorials please consider the Grant United Church of Christ. Interment will be in Ashland Center Cemetery.

- McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231 834 5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com

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