PALM VALLEY, Texas – Richard Allan Brooks, 77, of Palm Valley, formerly of Ramsay, Michigan, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Richard was born on Oct. 1, 1946, in Detroit, a son of Neil and Sylvia (Rautio) Brooks.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, Special Forces, served in the Michigan National Guard, U.S. Peace Corps in Malaysia, Mexico and Thailand, and was a volunteer at Veterans Administration, American Red Cross and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Richard is survived by his sister, Sally Burgess; and many other loving family and friends across the world.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Michael, John and James.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m., at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer. The Rev. Roy Speck will officiate.

Full military honors will be accorded by the Bessemer American Legion Post 27 and Bessemer Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3673 Honor Guard, assisted by the U.P. Funeral Honors Team.

Interment will follow.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences, please go to lakesidememorialchapel.com.