Robert Radecki

Robert Charles Radecki, Sr., age 58, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, Nov. 10, 2005 at his home after an apparent heart attack. The son of Charles John & Geraldine (Davies) Radecki, he was born on Aug. 30, 1947 in Grand Rapids. Bob earned his engineering degree from Michigan Tech and had been a civil engineer until poor health prevented him from continuing his career. On Nov. 22, 1982, in Grand Rapids, he married the former Judith A. Painter. While he enjoyed music, singing, and reading the Bible, he found his greatest joy in his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles J. Radecki, Sr. Surviving are his wife, Judy Radecki of Belding; his mother, Geraldine Radecki of Jackson; his children, Shelly (Ronald) Boardway of Farmington Hills, Sheila (Jamie) Wenzlick of Chesaning, and Robert (Lizabeth Quinones) Radecki Jr. of St. Louis; two sisters and a brother, Marilyn (David) Haywood of Northville, Janet (Robert) Read of Grand Rapids, and Charles (Theresa) Radecki of Jackson; a brother-in-law, Dennis (Patricia) Painter of Lakeview; four grandchildren, Chelsea, Natalie, Evan, and Noah; special friends, Sue & Joe Muns of Sidney; and several nieces and nephews. Honoring Bobs wishes, cremation has taken place and a private gathering of family will be held. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider the needs of the family. To share a memory of Bob with the family, sign his online guest book, or for more information, please visit: www.christiansen-fh.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Radecki, please visit our flower store.