Mr. Richard Lee Kosal

Richard Lee Kosal, 84 years young, of Macomb Twp., arrived at the Sunset of his life, accepting the call to come home to his Eternal Father, died on Friday January 29, 2016 at his daughter Kathy’s home surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought battle with cancer. “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.” - Stewart Scott He would tell you he was born “on the Ides of March,” March 15, 1931 to Alphonsus and Susanna Kosal in Ruth Michigan, Huron County. Richard was a Veteran, proudly serving his country in the Army from 1952 to 1954. Throughout his life he was a farmer, school bus driver, cement mason and a renowned carpenter who worked as a handyman until he was in his 80’s, loving every minute of it. One of his favorite sayings was Carpe Diem! Which he fully embraced and strived to live his life by. He loved adventure, having traveled to all 50 States and 7 countries continually meeting people who became lifelong friends as he rolled along in one of his many Ford F150s pickup trucks. He was a positive inspiration to everyone that crossed his path and strived to live a life worthy of God. Every day he said “It’s a great day to be alive!” trying to learn something new and pausing to witness “the miracles God gives us every day if we just look around.” He would tell you “the best place on Earth is under the Blue Water Bridge” in Port Huron, MI which he visited as often as he could. The utmost pride and joy of his life was his family; he loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with all his heart, saying “they are my legacy; the most important part of my life.” He is survived by his daughters: Kathryn (Barrie) Vardon of Fargo, MI; Amy Kosal of Lake Butler, FL; daughter-in-law, Betty Kosal of Spring Hill, FL; grandchildren: Jason (Lara) Vardon of Linden, MI; Jordan (Kerri) Vardon of Charlotte, NC; Alicia (Michael) Drago of Spring Hill, FL; and Christie Kosal (Stephen Knudsen) of Vero Beach, FL; great-grandsons: Kevin Drago and Jack Vardon, sister, Mary Jane Purkart of Plainfield, IL; sister-in-law, Lillian “Lee” Kosal of Ubly, MI; his God Daughter and Pal, Lynn Purkart of Wheaton, IL; special companion, Lucille Jurson of Ann Arbor, MI; 16 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Richard is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Kosal (2006); brother, Eugene “Gene” Kosal (2009); sister, Anna Kosal (infant); brother-in-law, Rudy Purkart; and his parents, Alphonsus and Susanna Kosal. “A lovely place of quietness lies deep within my heart ruled over by the Prince of Peace whose love will never part. So when I’m worn and weary and burdened down with care I enter my secluded spot and find Christ waiting there.” Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th Street, Port Huron. Brother, Al Gebarowski will officiate. Interment will be in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Ruth, Michigan. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. To view obituary and share memories visit www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com

Mr. Richard Lee Kosal

March 15, 1931 - January 29, 2016