Richard Charles Semack

Richard (Rick) Semack of St. Clair Shores, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Rick was a long time resident of Grosse Pointe. Rick is survived by the love of his life, Ann Murphy. Rick is remembered with love by his sons, Michael (Mary) Greg (Dolly), Douglas and their mother Carol Semack. He was also loved by his stepchildren Jim (Maia) Jennifer(Bill) and Troy, his grandchildren Ansley (Joe) Lauren, Katie, Sydney, Morgan, Nick, Veronica, Ian and Anna and great grandchildren Sophia and Isla.
He was born in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania on September 28, 1946. He was the only child of Charles and Barbara Semack.
Rick graduated from West Mifflin High and he attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. He joined AAA Michigan who would be his employer for the nearly 40 years. One of his crowning achievements at AAA was his involvement as a lobbyist in passing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 which required the inclusion of air bags in vehicles and made seat belt usage mandatory.
Rick was a former president of the Grosse Pointe Hockey Association and a head coach for several teams. Rick coached hundreds of kids in the Grosse Pointe area, teaching them how to play hockey. Rick ran the skating school for GPHA for almost 20 years. Rick was also a lifelong season ticket holder of the Detroit Red Wings.
He was a passionate sailor and he loved the sailing community. He was a member of Bayview Yacht Club for almost 30 years.
At Richard's request there will be no visitation or services. There will be a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the Jack McSorley college scholarship fund through Eastside Youth Sports Foundation or the Bayview Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program.
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