Francis Gerard Wojciehowski

Francis Gerard Wojciehowski obituary

Francis Gerard Wojciehowski

Francis Wojciehowski Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 23, 2025.
Francis Gerard Wojciehowski, a resident of Canton and formerly of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on January 20, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Frank and Jeanette Wojciehowski. On May 16, 1987, Francis exchanged vows with Karen Lynn Klein in Romeo, and together they shared 38 years of love and memories. Francis built his career with both Michigan Metal Craft and Phoenix Newspapers. He will be remembered as the beloved husband of Karen, loving father of Kari (Blake) Gingrich of Millersburg, MI, and stepfather of Adam Dasuqi of Chandler, AZ, and the late Abraham Dasuqi. He was a cherished grandfather to Alexandra Dasuqi of Canton, MI, and Paige, Autumn, and Noah Gingrich. Francis was the dear brother of Colette Wojciehowski of Shelby Twp., MI; Cecille (John) Paul of Shelby Twp., MI; Steven (Janet) of Lake Orion, MI; Michael (the late Annette) of Mancelona, MI; Michelle Latham of San Antonio, TX; and the late Mary (Ken) Wolf. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please visit our website for updated service details.

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