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Richard Wasjewski Obituary
Wasjewski
March 16, 1930-
April 1, 2016
Phenix City, AL- Richard "Ski" Wasjewski of Phenix City, AL was called home to the Lord on April 1, 2016.
Services will be held at Striffler-Hamby, 280 By-Pass, Phenix City, Wednesday April 6, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. EDT. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Richard was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 16, 1930. He served twenty years in the U.S. Army. After retiring, he worked at Callaway Gardens for thirty years.
Richard was a loving husband and step-father and always had a smile for everyone.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of twenty years, Etta Wasjewski, two step-sons, Rick and Steve Horne, step-daughter, Jodie Johnson, six step-grandchildren, Lauren Birkins, twins; Cody and Courtney Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Jennifer Anderson and Jessica Bintliff. Also, from his first family; step-son, Charles Brunson and step-grandsons, Lil' Chuck and Wayne Brunson.
Flowers will be accepted, and donations to Shiloh Baptist Church will be accepted at 5125 US Hwy 80 W., Opelika, AL 36804.
Please sign the online registry at www.shphenixcity.com
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April 5, 2016
We have lost a great soul and heaven has gained a saint. There was never a time that I saw Ski that he didn't go out of his way to speak to me and find out how I was doing. He genuinely cared about my well being and my future. He only knew me through Etta, yet he made me feel like he had known me all his life. Etta, he made me smile when he talked about you. It was so easy to see his love and admiration for you. I hope that you will have peace in knowing that you were a part of his destiny on earth. Much love to you Etta, and the whole family.
Marcie Nagem Topping
Larry & Marietta Waldrup
April 5, 2016
Etta and Family, we send our sincere condolences to all of you in the event of Ski's passing. We were only allowed a brief walk on the path of life with the two of you in Oak Creek and though it was short, you will always be in our hearts and memories. Our prayers during this time is for God to hold each of you even closer and give you the comfort that only He can provide.
April 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Ski was a super guy and a fine Uncle. He always greeted me with a loving smile. As long as I knew him , I never once heard him complain about anything. That was just the kind of person he was. He was loving, kind and had generosity for all. His precious and loving smile will be missed but now he is smiling down on everyone. He has gone to a gracious home where one day we will all see him again. Rest in peace my dear friend and "Uncle." LOVE you, Faye Freeman
Jean Ricks
April 4, 2016
Miss you "good buddy " and love you~~ a good man ,
April 4, 2016
Sincerest condolences Ms. Etta, Cynthia Nagem McWilliams, and Family
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