Richard “Rick” O’Beshaw, age 81, died Friday, July 20.

Rick was an electro-plating chemist. He was Past President of American Electro-Platers Society, Past Commandant of Michigan Company of Military Historians and Collectors; a member of Tin Lizzy Travelers Chapter of the Ford Model T Club International, Allegan County Historical Society, Indian Mounds Rock and Mineral Club and Michigan Soldiers Aid Society (civilian Civil War re-enactors).

Rick is survived by his wife, Fern O’Beshaw (Zylma – Callihan).  He is also survived by his brother-in-law, John and Janis Zylma; his niece, Sarah Heer; and his nephew, Johnathan Zylma, all of whom live in Benton, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia O’Beshaw.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services, 312 North Main St. in Wayland. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 4125 18th St. in Dorr, with visitation prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. Pastor David Rockhoff will officiate.

In honor of Rick, contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.