Richard-Kast, Sr.-Obituary

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Richard Kast, Sr.

Lake Orion, Michigan

Aug 4, 1940 – Apr 4, 2024

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BORN
August 4, 1940
DIED
April 4, 2024
LOCATION
Lake Orion, Michigan

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Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Lake Orion Obituary

Richard “Dick” Kast; of Lake Orion; age 83; passed away on April 4, 2024.  Dick is the beloved husband of Elaine, having spent 60 years of marriage together; the loving father of Rick (Paula) Kast Jr., Mark (Anne) Kast, the late Kimberly (Todd) Renzi and Kevin (Kiley) Kast; the dear...

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I will keep the Kast family in my prayers I can remember that he fantastic Principal. In Lake Orion high School

No words can express Dick’s impact on my life. His mentorship will always be appreciated. Thanks Dick for your friendship, guidance and wit. Love ya big guy!!!

Lots of memories. Dick & Fred Snow hired me for the drama job after a few years of drama student rebellion against the former teacher. What was I getting myself into?!
It all turned out wonderfully.
Dick was supportive of the program and me, although I’m not to sure how many musicals Dick saw. I think he snuck out first chance he got which was not hard since we had a full house for every show in that tiny cafetorium.
We had good years. Good memories.
He was a...

He was the kindest and most compassionate person in my life during school.

Mr. Kast, a truly genuine and kind man. Best Principal and mentor any high school kid in the 80's could've asked for. I remember at graduation, handing him the piece of paper for him to read out loud my name. I had written "Alfred E. Newman", as he got part of the name out, he smiled, laughed, and then said my real name, shook my hand, hugged me, and congratulated me.
R.I.P. Mr. Kast.

The memories of your kindness, guidance, and wisdom will be cherished forever. Rest in peace.


A good friend and colleague. Love this guy.

Thank you for so many wonderful memories.❤