Richard A. Slowiczek

Richard A. Slowiczek, age 86, died Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the Evangelical Home in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He was born September 15, 1929, son of the late John Slowiczek and the late Antoinette (nee: Milinski) Slowiczek.Richard began working in his step-father's painting business when he was 15 years old and continued there until his "retirement" at the age of 62. It was at that point that he decided to begin his own painting business, a venture that thrived for the next 13 years until the completion of his last job at the age of 75.In 1950, Richard's life was wonderfully changed when he took that walk down the aisle with his bride in hand. Together, he and Florence shared a devoted and loving 56 years together as husband & wife. Richard was drafted and served stateside as an MP (Military Police Officer) in the United States Army. With much pride and honor, we pay tribute to the service & sacrifice that Richard rendered on behalf of our country during the Korean War. While in the service, he welcomed his first child, Cheryl into the world. His son, Rick would come next, followed thereafter by son,Tom. Richard & Florence moved from Detroit to the suburbs, East Detroit, and had a great time raising the kids while both he and Florence worked. He also managed to attend night school to earn his high school diploma at the age of 47.The family enjoyed attending outdoor movies at the Bel-Air Drive In, visiting museums, family parties, and camping both up-north and in Grand Bend, Canada.In Richard's spare time, he dabbled in woodworking, stained glass, and artistic painting. He loved to read mysteries, especially James Patterson, as well as anything involving history including WWI and WWII. The Turner Classic Movie channel was one of his favorite TV watching pleasures in his down time.Richard moved to Pine Ride on Garfield after the loss of his beloved wife in 2006. While getting adjusted to a lonely life without his soulmate, he began to enjoy the bantering with the medical & dining room staff, and the social activities provided.Without a doubt, without question,…Richard's greatest passion in life was centered around his precious grandchildren. Of course, all Grandpa's adore their grandkids. Yet Richard shared a very special bond with each of his, building a unique and genuine relationship with each of them, individually. He was very proud of all 9 of them and the paths they were taking in their lives. The moments he shared with each of them were more precious than gold, and he held tight to the bond that kept them close.To this loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, life couldn't have been more rich then through the love that enveloped his,…and the love that he gave away so freely. The lives he touched are countless, and the legacy of love he leaves behind to each of them is strong and true. He will be remembered eternally, and missed immensely.He was the beloved husband of the late Florence. Dear father of Cheryl A. (Bruce) Focht, Richard G. (Laura) Slowiczek, and Thomas A. Slowiczek. Devoted grandfather of Lindsay, Nina, Kristen, Kayda, Taylor, Erich, Elliot, Natalie, and Julia. He was predeceased by his siblings Helen Kedzierski, John Slowiczek and his step-brothers, John,and Arthur Rucinski, and step-sisters Jerry Suwinski and Irene Schmidt.A memorial luncheon will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 12 noon until 2:30 pm. at Ernie's Kings Mill, 16655 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Township. A eulogy will be shared promptly at 12 noon to be followed by military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Clinton-Macomb Public Library.Please share memories of Richard at his guest book above.