Richard M. Skutt

The Honorable Richard M. Skutt of the Third Circuit Court, died February 5, 2018, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Plymouth, Michigan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie Skutt; his loving daughter, Sabra Skutt-Morman; and his step-daughters, Candice (Kyle) Thom, and Shannon Penn; and his dear sisters, Patricia (Bill) Richert, and Pam (Ken) Bledsoe-Turner. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Ruth (nee Kayner) Skutt.



Richard received his undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University, and went on to Wayne State University, where he received his law degree. He loved being a Judge in Detroit, Michigan, where he worked since 2004. Richard truly loved life, and when he wasn’t working, he enjoyed his time hunting, fishing, and boating. He also enjoyed spending time at the Detroit Yacht Club, golfing in Arizona, and cruising in his Corvette. Richard was greatly loved by those who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.



Visitation will be Thursday, February 8, from 2-8pm and Friday, February 9, from 2-8pm at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth, Michigan, 48170. His Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 10, 2018, 10:00am at NorthRidge Church, 49555 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, Michigan, 48170. Family and friends may begin visiting the church at 9:30am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 E. 50th Street, New York, New York 10022.