Norbert James Kasparek

May 14, 1936 - September 26, 2020

Norbert James Kasparek, age 84, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 26, 2020, with his children and grandchildren by his side. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Theresa Kasparek, his parents Norbert and Emily Kasparek of Detroit, Michigan, and his brother Paul Kasparek (Karen). He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Rabbers (Jeff), his son, Michael Kasparek (Diane), and his daughter, Susan Dely (Steve), and his grandchildren, Gabriel, Allison, Andrew, Emilie, Megan, Jonah, Katelyn, and Lucy, and his brother, Anthony Kasparek (Carol) and his sister, Emilie Stawiarski (Tom). Norb enjoyed working and traveling as an appliance parts salesman around Michigan for over 40 years. He was also an excellent cook and his dumplings and potato salad were always the family’s favorite. Norb loved the Tigers, Lions, and Red Wings and enjoyed watching them in person or in his favorite place - his lazyboy. Beginning in his youth, he became an athlete and enjoyed playing football, hockey, baseball, bowling, and golf, which carried over to his children and grandchildren. He tried to make it to every one of our games, and we will miss our biggest fan! A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Friday, October 2, at 11:00 am, where the family will greet friends one hour before the mass. A graveside service will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Road NW, where the rosary will be prayed Thursday at 7:30 pm. Masks and social distancing are appreciated. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (www.nkfm.org).