Richard "Dick" Kellogg

Richard (Dick) Taylor Kellogg, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born July 6, 1938 to Robert Conrad Kellogg and Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Kellogg. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1957. He was married to Bonnie Berger (now Visser) with whom he had his children, Kevin, Kelly Sue, and Kimberlyn.

He later married Susan (Gorham) and shared 25 wonderful years before her life was ended too early due to Alzheimer’s. Dick had two stepchildren- Traci Dyksterhouse and Doug France. If you knew Dick, you knew that he liked to joke around and was quite a character. He loved telling people stories of his life, such as the time when he was held at gunpoint while he was a manager at Tepe’s Merchandise store in Portage. And how he once lived next door to the famous boxer, Leon Spinks. He especially loved showing off the picture where he, his brother, David, and a friend were the original Snap, Crackle, and Pop for a Kellogg’s print ad. He loved sharing news of family and friends and continued to get choked up anytime he talked about his big love, Susan. Then there were a couple of subjects that you knew not to get him started on. 

He loved dogs and had many throughout his life, but Sherman and Kiku may have been his favorites. When he was healthy, he loved back roads driving, racking up an amazing amount of miles walking, grabbing a coffee with friends, having a burger at Culver’s, and hanging out at Horrock’s tavern. He deeply enjoyed his friendships with Bob Cadervack, Marlin Mack, Dennis Elmer, Jessica Reiser, and Denise James.

He is survived by son Kevin Kellogg of Honor, MI; daughter Kimberlyn (Joel) Anteau of Smyrna, TN; step-daughter Traci (Marc) Dyksterhouse of Kalamazoo, MI; stepson Doug France of Clark, Philippines, Son in law Greg Blair of Sterling Heights; Grandchildren Kayla Kellogg, Robert Kellogg, Gavin Anteau, Jacob Elliot, Aiden Dyksterhouse, and Dominique (Danielle) Collins, as well a great- grandchildren Josh, Oliver, Olivia, Will, and Ariana. Proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Susan Kellogg, brothers Robert and David, his sister, Susan Gregory, and his daughter Kelly Sue Blair.

A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Battle Creek Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel (2435 W. Territorial Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49015). Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon at the cemetery.

Bright, happy colors are encouraged to be worn. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, the Humane Society of South Central Michigan or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services 2838 Capital Ave. SW Battle Creek, Michigan 49015. Please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guest book or to leave the family condolences.