1952
2012
Richard Kroske
June 9, 1952-Dec. 24, 2012
Resident of Fremont
Richard Allen Kroske died peacefully at Kaiser Hospital in Fremont on December 24th after a short battle with cancer.
Born on June 9th 1952 in Hayward, CA to Herbert and Ramona Kroske, he was one of six children.
Richard was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and currently was employed with Spicers Paper in Union City where he worked for the last 7 years.
Richard married Jami Moore in 1989 and they had one daughter together, Kymberlee Raye in 1990.
Richard had a love for motorcycles most of his life. He raced cross country, flat track, hare scrambles, off road, and motocross to name a few. He was a member of The AMA, Sierra Old Timers and The Over The Hill Gang. He attended, participated, and spectated countless races throughout California, Nevada, Washington, Hawaii and British Columbia, enjoying the challenges andcomradery. He made dozens of friends over the years.
Richard also loved spending time with family and friends and more recently, travels in Hawaii with his wife Junelle whom he married in 2010. Richard is survived by his wife, Junelle Wood of Fremont, daughter Kymberlee Peterson (Eric) of Corona, sister Susan Bystrom (Gary) of Montara, brother Jim Kroske (Jeri) of Gilroy, brother David Kroske (Julie) of Discovery Bay, sister Ruth Geresy (Don) of Truckee, step- daughter Alicia Sargiotto (Sean) of Fremont, stepson Alan Wood of Fremont, granddaughter Maileia Sargiotto of Fremont, plus many beloved nieces and nephews.
Richard will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his wild dance moves, kind heart and never ending smile.
Family and friends are invited to attend an 11:00 A.M. Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. CA 94538.
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November 10, 2013
Big brother, you are loved and will always be in our hearts - miss you! Every time I hear or read a joke it makes me smile remembering you and your jokes. Luckily I wasn't privy to the off color ones :-). Hope you are riding a magnificent motorcycle in the sky and smiling down on us. 16 years ago this month we lost Jeanne Marie and Buddy - too young to lose any of you, same with mom and dad. At least Gramme's time wasn't until she was 90! You have a beautiful grown up daughter to be proud of and was lucky to have married the love of your life. Too bad your life was cut short but your spirit lives on in all of us. Ride on big brother. Love, Ruth Kroske Geresy Poof
January 6, 2013
I really wanted to talk at your funeral - I had a story all ready to tell but was too chicken to stand up 1st. I will miss all those annoying phone calls to Robert before a race. Phone must have rang 20 times as you had more and more things to tell him. I really grew to love you and respect you and I will really miss you! We will always have a bond between us and I will keep you in my heart! Robert was lucky to have such an amazing best buddy!
Gina Gerome
January 4, 2013
Junelle...My Mom, Neva, and I want to send our sympathy to you at your time of loss...
Barb Redman Morris
January 4, 2013
Richard - I am glad that we were finally able to get to know each other, found out what a great guy you are. Thank you for being so kind and loving to Junelle and family, you will be truly missed.
December 29, 2012
The last few times I was at the house I felt more and more comfortable with you and I saw how you fit in so perfectly with Junelle. It was nice to know you and to have you in my life.
December 28, 2012
Richard, you will be missed dearly and will miss the phone calls and all our good talks, you will be missed at the races, you will have a lot of good friends up there, God Bless
Steve & Rose Machado
December 28, 2012
We welcomed Richard into our hearts when he met Junelle. He will be missed. He was a wonderful husband, step father and grandfather. Our hearts go out to Junelle and all she has gone thru, to her extended family.....to Richards family and to all his friends. Richard is at peace. He will be missed but not forgotten.
John & Stephenie Sargiotto
December 28, 2012
Rich - You've impacted many lives and will surely be missed. Nick valued your friendship and loved your sense of humor and off color remarks :)
Our hearts to out to Junelle/Kimberlee and the rest of Rich's family. He was a phenomenal guy with a big heart. He's no doubt in heaven blasting through the clouds on his dirt bike. XO
Love, Nick & Mary Nicholson
mary nicholson
December 28, 2012
Dear Richard - We welcomed you into our family on 10-10-10, so it's hard to say goodbye so soon. We embraced you in our hearts and you will remain there forever. Thanks for being a nice guy, down-to-earth, and easy-going. You worked hard, played hard, and now your spirit is set free. Love always, Bill and Karen.
Bill and Karen Withington
December 27, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ron & Linda Short
December 27, 2012
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