Richard “Dick” T. Kowalczyk
Sugar Springs / Gladwin, Michigan
Mr. Kowalczyk 85 passed away Sunday March 3, 2019 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit on October 22. 1933 to the late Chester & Sophie (Dymkowsky) Kowalczyk. Dick served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War and was the former owner of the Edenville Market. He married the former Sandra Piccirillo on March 6, 1973 in Reno, Nevada. She survives him. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Past Grand Knight & member of the Gladwin K of C and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife Sandra and sons Richard & Karen Kowalczyk and Robert Morris; 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; a brother Francis Kowalczyk. He was preceded in death by a brother Rev. Fr. Zygmunt Kowalczyk, a granddaughter Christina and a sister in law Patricia Kowalczyk.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday March 8, 2019 at 11 am from Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Fr Marcel Portelli presiding with inurnment in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly Michigan. The family will be present at the Sisson Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A Rosary Service will be held at 7 pm Thursday. On Friday Mr. Kowalczyk will lie in state at the church from 10 am until time of services.
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135 N. Silverleaf
Gladwin, MI 48624
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Gladwin, MI 48624
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330 N. Silverleaf Street
Gladwin, MI 48624
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4200 Belford Road
Holly, MI 48442
