Collins, Richard Elliot Muskegon Collins, Richard Elliot 62 lost his fight with liver cancer on February 21, 2015 surrounded by his wife Edith, daughters Nicole (Steve) Hovey, Katie (Ron) Edwards, Rebecca (Chris) Riffle. He deeply loved his grandchildren Blake, Grace, Joshuah, Marcus, Josalynn, James, Emma, Madelyn and Jaxxon. He leaves behind his sisters, many nieces, nephews and good friends that always became family. Richard was a Marine Corp Veteran that served in Vietnam. He loved hunting, fishing and teaching these loves to his grandsons. He was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Mt. Pleasant He was preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Velma, brother John, and sisters Carolyn and Mary Rebekah. There will be no services per his wishes at this time.