Richard Allen Nekvasil

Richard Allen Nekvasil, 84, of Galien, formerly of New Buffalo, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, in the presence of his family.

His life began May 8, 1940 in Niles, Michigan, the middle of seven children born to Paul and Vera Nekvasil. He married Linda Sue Grafford in New Buffalo in January 8, 1966.                   

Richard served his country as a proud Army veteran. You could always find him spending time outdoors in his garden, working on his flower beds and on his tractors.

Richard will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Linda Nekvasil, four daughters, Deb (Wendell) Ford of Michigan City, Indiana, Dawn (Lee) Schelling of Michigan City, Indiana, Tami Kendall of Galien, Niky (Chuck) Janas of Westville, Indiana; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren, one sister, Mary (Rod) Fredenburg of South Bend, Indiana, two brothers, Frank (RuthAnn) Nekvasil of Colorado and Mike (Sue) Nekvasil of Colorado; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Rebecca Nekvasil, two sisters, Betty Shail and Chris Norden, one brother, Paul Nekvasil, and one son-in law Jeffery Kendall.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Richard will be laid to rest in Galien Township Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Richard be made to the Randall Couchman American Legion Post #204, 204 West Linden Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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