Mr. Richard Allen Karasinski

June 27, 1938 - May 8, 2020

Mr. Richard Allen Karasinski age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday May 8, 2020 with family at his side. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved son Eric Val and loving daughter-in-law Elena Karasinski, brothers Fred and Gary also preceded him. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gerrie, his sons Paul (Deborah) and Matthew, his grandchildren, Alexander, Samantha, Emmaleigh and Jesseray, brother Ron (Margaret) and sister Ginny (Mike). He also has nephews and nieces. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy as part of a flight crew which toured the South Pacific including Vietnam. He then returned to the United States and after attending Western Michigan University ended up becoming a contractor electrician doing construction work until joining the electrical team at General Motors until he retired at the age of 63. Rich enjoyed retirement and spending quality time with family and friends along with staying at his special home in Elk Rapids, MI , where he along with his family and friends relaxed and fished and enjoyed the north country that he and Gerrie loved. Richard was a great husband, dedicated father and grandfather and brother. He will be lovingly missed and forever remembered. Private Services to be held.