Michael Rychlik

Michael was born on January 27, 1961 in San Angelo Texas to Louis and Patricia Rychlik. He was a loving brother to Gail Hoover and Husband Jay of San Angelo; Daniel Rychlik and wife Kayla of San Angelo; Carol Manning and husband Jeff; Sister in law Marcia Elher and husband Peter of New Brunswick Canada.

He attended Central High School and graduated in 1979. He graduated from Angelo State with a Business degree. He married Rhonda Rychlik on December 31, 1988 in San Angelo Texas. They had three amazing children, Jailynn Rychlik of Mason; Jansen Rychlik and wife Billie of Mason; Jacie Rychlik and husband Linden Weng of Kennesaw, GA; plus his bonus son, Page Matthews and wife Madison of San Antonio.

He started his career in his teens working for Albertsons, starting as a stocker/cashier working his way up to beer and wine seller before leaving and working for such companies as Tractor Supplies, H.E.B, Super S, and Lowe’s Grocery store. He semi retired In 2024.

He is proceeded in death by grand parents Albina Divis Rychlik and Louis R. His parents Louis and Patrica Rychlik. His aunt Albina, and Uncle Jerry Rychlik.

“Pee-Paw” Michael had 5 grandchildren, one on the way, and 2 great grandchildren. He will be missed by Tyler Pawvlik of Mason; Chase Pawvlik of San Antonio; Marnie Rychlik of Mason; Tamzyn, Kiliaen, & Guinevere Weng of Kennesaw GA; and great grandchildren Willow and William Pawvlik of San Antonio.

Michael also was an amazing uncle to 11 nieces and nephews, and 4 great nieces and nephew. Katie Griffin of San Angelo; Drew Griffin and Brendon Griffin Sarah Rychlik of Midland; Anna Ehler of New Brunswick Canada; Rianne Manning of Los Angeles; Jamie and Mallorie Manning of San Angelo; Asa and Brody of San Angelo; great nieces and nephew Sydney, Haley and Jaxon of San Angelo; and great nephew Walker of Midland.

Mike loved being in the great outdoors, whether it be playing golf, hunting/fishing, or just sitting in his lot enjoying a warm breeze. Mike’s truest joy, however, was spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren. Mike would move mountains to enjoy time with his grandchildren. He never missed an opportunity to play or engage, and savored the blessing that is being a grandfather.

Mike’s greatest quality was his heart. Mike recognized and admitted his flaws and mistakes and, more importantly, understood that we are all imperfect beings deserving of forgiveness and kindness. Mike never expected anyone to be better than they were and chose to accept them as they were, following the timeless Golden Rule.

“Mike never felt like my father-in-law in the sense most people feel about their in-laws. Instead he felt like an old friend and every visit was a game of catch-up in our lives. I never felt compelled or obligated to prove to Mike that I was worthy of Jacie- he raised her to decide her own worth and trust her judgement. He understood that love and marriage require work and he only ever asked that I be willing to put in the work to keep her from running back to him. When he would visit, not only would his grandkids become excited but I would too because I loved seeing the joy in his eyes when the kids would hug and play with them. And as Tamzyn told us, so long as we remember having fun with him it’s like he’s still with us.”- Linden