Richard Robert Wawrzynski

Richard Robert Wawrzynski, age 71, a resident of White Lake Township, Michigan, and formerly of Hamtramck, died December 21, 2015 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Richard was born August 26, 1944 in Hamtramck, Michigan, son of the late John Wawrzynski and the late Genevieve (nee: Rejman) Wawrzynski. He was raised in Hamtramck and graduated from Hamtramck High School. Following his schooling, Richard served faithfully in the United States Navy aboard the USS Essex.Following his military service, Richard returned home to Hamtramck where he went to work for Chrysler Motors and was employed for over 40 years before retiring from the Warranty Department as an inspector.Richard had a heart of Gold and would give the shirt off his own back if someone needed it. He helped many of his neighbors with yard work and fixing things around their homes. Most people will remember Richard for how nice he treated anyone he met. Richard cherished his family and enjoyed spending time on the computer,...or simply daydreaming from his view of the lake.Richard was the beloved husband of Arlene, and is the loving father of Richard, and the late Carrie Ann Wawrzynski. He is the dear brother of Gerald (Nanice) Wawrzynski, Dennis (Lynn) Wawrzynski, Diane (Ray) Levock, and the brother in-law of Joan Baron. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews. A private family service was held at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Rd) in Warren. He was laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial donations, in Richard's memory, may be made to Children's Hospital of Michigan. Please share memories of Richard at his memory book above.