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Richard Wludyka Obituary
RICHARD of Pinckney, passed away in the loving arms of his family, June 14, 2016 at the age of 89. Born Dec. 21, 1926 in Detroit, MI. Son of Theodore and Inez (Maple) Wludyka. Married the love of his life and wife of 65 years, Jean Shelby. A veteran, Army Air Corp, 2nd World War. Rich was an avid hunter and fisherman but his greatest joy was spending time with his loving family at his home on Hi-Land Lake. Rich is survived by wife Jean; proud father of David R. Wludyka of Jerome, MI, Rebecca J. Mullins of Pinckney and son Jody L. of Ypsilanti. Loving grandfather of Bobbie Jean Mullin, Sonya (Rob) Spadacini, Tonya (Kevin) Delaney. Great-grandfather of Victoria Gibbons, Joseph Gibbons, Veronica Gibbons, Marissa Delaney, Logan Spadacini, Shelby Spadacini. Also sisters Rena Walker, Ellen Edwards, Inez Jones and Norita Grady. Special nieces and nephews and a special brother-in-law, Don Shelby. He will be sadly missed by all. A memorial service at a later date. Donations in his name to pinckney Congregrational U.C.C.
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Tonya
June 10, 2021
I think of you often but thought of you last Saturday when Marissa turned 16! She’s a good driver, you would be so proud of her. I miss you so much PaPa & know you’re watching over us always.
xoxox
Marissa Delaney
November 11, 2020
Hey papa, I wanted to wish you a happy Veterans Day! I miss and love you so very much!
Rob, Sonya, Logan, Shelby Spadacini
June 23, 2016
We love and miss you more than you could ever imagine. The kids talk about you daily and we share all the funny/special times we all had with you. I am so fortunate to have you in my life and in the kids life as well. You will forever be in out hearts and always in our mind. I promise to always talk about all that you were, all that you did and how you made our family whole. Logan and Shelby will always remember their Papa.
Debbie Porter
June 22, 2016
To my best friend Becky, I will always remember your dad a wonderful man he was. Keep your head high there is a brighter day ahead. Love you girl.
Tonya Delaney
June 21, 2016
You were by far the most amazing grandpa & great grandpa we could've asked for. You are greatly missed but will be lovingly remembered forever in our hearts. Your infectious smile & laughter is a memory I'll never forget. Thank you for filling the place of both father & grandfather in my life you were always there for me ♡ I love you so very much!
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