Richard was born the son of Michael and Jennie Alexander on April 6, 1938, in Hamtramck, Michigan. He graduated from Hamtramck High School, class of 1957. Richard married Rita Gorecki on July 2, 1960 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Hamtramck. Richard and Rita raised their family in Warren. Richard had a long career as a pressman for the Detroit News and finished his work at General Motors. Richard was a member at St. Martin de Porres and involved with Boy Scouts there. He moved his family to Rochester Hills and became a member at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council.
Richard enjoyed golfing and bowling. He especially loved keeping up with his growing family.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Rita; children Ronald (Janice), David (Marjorie), and Matthew (Herta) Alexander; grandchildren Christine (Tyler) Gray, Ryan, Andrew, Justin, Dilan, Eric, and Ryler Alexander.
Richard’s family will welcome everyone to a visitation on Monday February 14, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary service at 7pm at Pixley Funeral Home, located at 3530 Auburn Rd in Auburn Hills, Michigan. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. (12:30 instate) on Tuesday February 15th at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church located at 2675 John R. Road in Rochester. Entombment will follow at Christian Memorial Cemetery.
