Richard Carl Landgraf

Richard Carl Landgraf Sr., age 93, passed away on August 22, 2021 in Grosse Pte. Woods. Beloved husband to the late Dorothy Joan (nee King) Landgraf. Cherished father to Melissa A. Zwicker (E. David) and Richard C. Landgraf Jr. (Katherine). Adored grandfather to Richard (Cindy) Zwicker, James (Stacy) Zwicker, and Carlye (Robert) Trowbridge. Dearest great-grandfather to Rhys and Rowan Zwicker, Audrey and Dominick Zwicker, Evelyn and Jonathan Trowbridge.

Richard was born on August 27, 1927 to Adolph G. Landgraf and Gertrude S. Stohrer in Chicago, IL. Richard joined the US Army and served during WWII as a Sergeant in the 11th CAV HQ. He attended the Agriculture College of the State of Michigan and graduated from Illinois Tech. He was a Fire Safety Insurance Engineer for many years. Richard was an active member with Illinois Engineering Society, Grosse Pte. War Memorial Men’s Club, Choral Group and the American Legion.

He and his wife Dorothy traveled with the Detroit Nomads Travel Club. They enjoyed going to the Detroit Theaters and DIA. They were both Founding Members of Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, it St. Clair Shores, MI. After moving to Grosse Pte. Woods, they transferred to First English Ev. Lutheran Church, and held positions on several boards and groups.

Richard especially enjoyed taking the family on road trips, travelling through 25 states in all and educated his family along the way. He also enjoyed gardening, golfing and other family activities.

A Memorial Service will be held at First English Ev. Lutheran Church, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11 AM. He will be inurned at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at a later date.

Memorial donations in Richard’s name can be made to First English Ev. Lutheran Church, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Veterans Organizations of your choice.