Kruszynski, Richard A. of Wentzville, MO, formerly of Florissant, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at the age of 87. Rich was the devoted husband of the late Alberta M. Kruszynski (nee: Gahn); the beloved son of the late Tony and Helen Kruszynski (nee: Orzel); the loving father of Kristen Goad, John Kruszynski, Mary Cahalin, Jim (Julie) Kruszynski, Barb (Lynn) Lauer, Jerry (Marie) Kruszynski, Sue Kruszynski, and Joe (Olivia) Kruszynski; and the doting grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Rich is also preceded in death by his siblings, Edward Kruszynski and Dorothy Dietzel; and a grandson, David Goad.
Rich proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He then went work for his brother at Lafrance Manufacturing for 48 years before retiring in 2003. Rich was a hard-working family man who appreciated the simple things in life. He loved to watch St. Louis Cardinals baseball with his sons, and enjoyed having barbecues and get-togethers with his family. His greatest joy was spending quality time with the ones he loved. He will truly be missed by all of his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the U.S.O.