Evelyn (Marie) Latka, of Rochester Hills, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, caring sister and friend, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021. Evelyn was born April 4, 1932 in Windsor, Ontario, one of eight siblings. In 1950, after meeting the love of her life, Richard Latka, she moved to Detroit, MI. Evelyn and Richard raised 3 children. She worked for Chrysler company as a seamstress. In her retirement, Evelyn remained the heart of her family, enjoying her grandchildren, playing tennis and golf and plenty of travel with Richard, especially out west.
Evelyn was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Richard Latka, as well as her parents (Hector and Edna Simard), brothers (Rene and Clarence Simard) and sister (Madeline Hendrikan). She is survived by her three children Robert (Rene) Latka, Gregory (Rebecca) Latka and Cathy (Charles) Kimble. She was a loving grandmother to Kimberly (Jason) Grosso, Derek (Blair) Latka, Christina (Patrick) Hartsig, Lindsay (Ian) Serre and Alyssa (David) Wilde, and a great grandmother to six. Evelyn is also survived by her siblings Betty Parzych, Judy Meloche, Norman Simard, and Nancy Copeland.
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