Richard A. Kovarik
Died Jan. 25, 2017
SUTTONS BAY – Richard
Allen Kovarik, 73, of Suttons Bay died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at TenderCare
of Leelanau with his family at his side.
Rich was born Nov. 3,
1943 in Northport the son of Charles and Martha (Kiessel) Kovarik. On June 9, 1973 at St. Wenceslaus Church of
Gills Pier he married Mary Ann Houdek, who survives.
As youth Rich served
his nation in the U.S. Marine Corps seeing service in Vietnam. He was afflicted by the effects of Agent
Orange but was always extremely proud of earning the title, Marine.
Since his retirement,
he enjoyed watching his movies, especially Westerns and War movies; and going
to watch local sporting events. Rich
also enjoyed spending time with his friends at H&M Marek's shop of Lake
Leelanau.
Rich is survived by his
loving wife of forty-three years, Mary Ann; a son, Joshua (Gretchen) Kovarik;
his siblings, Claude (Barb), Gerald (Nancy), Ronald (Jacque) Kovarik, Ruby
Blankenship; four grandchildren, Sage, Jayden, Jackson and Chase.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, a brother in law, Fred Blankenship; and a brother in
infancy, Leroy Kovarik.
The funeral service
will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 with the family greeting friends at
10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church of Gills Pier. Burial will follow the service in St.
Wenceslaus Cemetery. Father Zeljko
Guberovic will serve as celebrant.
Memorials may be directed to
Suttons Bay Bingham Fire and Rescue, PO Box 280, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
Condolences may be
shared with Rich’s family below:
Dear Mary Ann and Josh, Kris and I were saddened to hear of Rich's passing. Yes, down here in Uruguay we still read the Leelanau News and were so sad to hear that Rich had passed away. Please know that we send you are love and prayers and that we will always remember the warmth of Rich's friendship -- and the help he gave in remodeling our garage to put in the massage center up on Erdt Road. You are much loved.
ReplyDeleteSincerely and with love, Linda Wilson and Kristine Morris
Martha said to Jesus: "Lord, If you had been here my brother would not have died." Jesus said to Martha: "Your brother will rise." Martha then said: "I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day." Jesus said to her: "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life."
ReplyDeleteJohn 11:21-25