Richard George Semmelroch, age 81, passed away on September 21, 2022. Richard was born on February 23, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to his loving parents the late Karl Semmelroch and the late Margaret Semmelroch (nee Brehm).
Richard had a strong entrepreneurial spirit but never let his hard work keep him from spending time with his family and friends, which was most important to him. Rich had his famous saying, “It’s handled.”
Richard is the beloved husband of 59 years to Phyllis Semmelroch (nee Brame). The cherished father of Cassie (Terry) Hemingsen, Kelly (Freddy) Lewerenz, and Sheri (Brian) Vahovick. Treasured grandfather Chelsea (Brian) Jantz, Brittney Hemingsen, Kayla (Brian) Austin, Houston Hemingsen, Freddie Lewerenz II, Logan Lewerenz, and Brendan Vahovick. Proud great grandfather of Maci Hawkins. Dear brother of the late Karl Semmelroch and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 30, at 11am with a service at 12:00pm at Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center at University of Michigan, or a charity of your choice.
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