Helen DeVos stands next to Rich DeVos as they review their family constitution.

For Rich, faith and family guided everything he did

Rich was raised in a family where faith was a priority; it would remain the center of his being throughout his life.

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A black and white family photo of Rich, his parents and his sister, Bernice.
The early years: Growing up during the Depression
Historic black-and-white photo of Rich DeVos in high school.
Read Rich’s speech to fellow 1944 graduates of Grand Rapids Christian High
Rich, wearing a black tuxedo, gestures while speaking at a podium.
Watch Rich DeVos accept the 2010 Faith and Freedom Award at the Acton Institute
An aerial photos shows a large crowd next to a river and amphitheater.
With his last gift to West Michigan, Rich brought people together

Rich worked to bring a two-day celebration of faith and music to his hometown in an effort to unify his community for a better future.

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