Richard John Catrow

Born in Detroit, Michigan; Richard, enlisted into the United States Marine Corps during WWII from 11-19-1943 thru 07-07-1946. Then called back to duty for the Korean War from 09-22-1947 thru 08-30-1951. He was trained as a Radio Radar/Machine Gunner and flew in B-52 Douglas Dive Bombers. Richard achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and had an Honorable Discharge in 1951.

Richard, went to Cass Tech for Aeronautical Engineering and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol.

Richard and Martha were married at St Jude's Church on May 24, 1952, for 61-years, until her death. He was employed at General Motors as a Tool and Die Maker at Plant-21 and retired after 30-years of service.

Rich, was one of the Original Founding Fathers of the "Hell's Our Home" Motorcycle Club since 1949. He was a member of the Marine Corps League. Richard was an Usher at St. Gertrude's Church and Boy Scout Master of Pack-1462 and Troop-1433. Always a constant, throughout his life; boating, flying various aircraft, scuba diving and riding his Harley.

Richard, a loving Husband and Dad. A lifelong role model with a robust character. A man with a story to tell. A Friend and Brother to All. Whenever you hear the thunder on the road!! Remember Richard!!

Beloved husband of the late Martha. Loving father of Laurie (Gary) Schurman, the late Richard Jr., Mark (Karen), Kim (the late Glen) Catrow Sloat, and Paul (April). Dearest grandfather of John, Richard, April, Michael, Sara, Christopher, Amy, Bret, Ricky, VJ, Brandy, Karie, Isaac, and the late Stephanie. Great-grandfather of many. Brother of the late Edmund. Visitation Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 3-9 pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate Thursday, August 13, 2015, 11 am until time of Funeral Mass at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 28301 Little Mack Ave, St Clair Shores. Interment with Military Honors at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, Michigan.