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As I said last year, "the best of the best"! Such a sweetheart he was!! Love never dies.
George Bartnick
December 03, 2025 | Friend


Kentwood, Michigan
1956 - 2024
Semashko, Richard11/2/1956 - 3/15/2024Richard James Semashko, age 67, of Grand Rapids, Michigan went to be with his Lord on March 15, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Rick encountered many earthly angels along his journey. He was blessed with the love and care of his family, caregivers...
Read MoreAs I said last year, "the best of the best"! Such a sweetheart he was!! Love never dies.
George Bartnick
December 03, 2025 | Friend
I met Rico in high school, there was a group of us that hung out. Graduation and life happened, and I didn't see him for some years. When we did hook up again, he was the same lovable, happy, well-meaning person I knew. He loved to have fun and was very good at it. Too many memories to list, however, I was with him the day he gave his life to Jesus and asked Him to be his Savior, for that I am profoundly grateful because I know Rico is definitely in Heaven and he is healed from that monstrous...
Colleen Uecker
July 14, 2024 | Friend
Fran and Mike, So very sorry for the loss of your brother! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Big hugs, Matt and Annie Schmieder
Annie Elise Schmieder
April 01, 2024
Dear Fran and Mike, My sincere condolences on the passing of Rick. He is now brightening Heaven, reunited with your mom, dad and brother. Please cherish the memories. With Deepest Sympathy,
Fred Cariano
April 01, 2024
Deb, Tom, Fran & Mike, Sincere condolences on the passing of Rick. Reunited with your mom, dad and brother. I know he is living it up in Heaven. May he rest in peace!
Nancy & John DeWildt
March 30, 2024
Fran and Mike, I knew Rick as a kid when we rode mini-bikes in St. Thomas's Church parking lot. He had a Bonanza mini-bike, it was blue. I still love mini-bikes and motorcycles. I know the loss of a sibling as I have lost my share. I know they have left these physical bodies for their next spiritual soul experience. As you know, he is in God's hands. Best regards, Paul Dinkel
Paul Dinkel
March 28, 2024 | Other
My sympathies to the family. We will remember Rick at our Class Rosary this evening.
Dan Lennon
March 28, 2024 | School
A truly kind, loving, gentle, fun-loving soul. A great friend. The best of the best.
George Bartnick
March 27, 2024 | Friend