Rev. Father Michael (Richard) Vanderhoef

Trish, I am so very sorry for your loss. He is now with the Lord watching down over all of us. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Dotski

Rick changed everything he touched for the better. We were personally uplifted and are forever grateful to him and to his beloved wife, Trish, for their friendship and grace. With heartfelt love and appreciation, Bella and Sara Sinaiko

Rick and Anna, our deepest sympathy on the sudden and severe loss of your son. I never knew Richard but see your own love and enthusiasm for living by reading his obit. His work will bear much fruit through others, which will be a continuing comfort for you. God comfort you at this time. Don and Laurie Selje

May his memory be eternal . May he now sing his beautiful hymns to God before His very throne in heaven.

Words cannot express what Father means to me and my family. We met shortly before he went to seminary and kept in contact during his time away. When we were ready to baptize my youngest, Father was just ordained. We were worried because this would be his first official baptism and our son was a chunky monkey. Father tried to put us at ease, but we were still worried. It wasn’t until I saw the way he was handling my son that I was truly put at ease and the rest was history. We learned so much from Father over the years. It is amazing just how connected he is both within the Greek Orthodox community, but also the Madison community. He will truly be missed!