Richard Janousek Jr.

Mr. Richard Charles Janousek Jr., age 65, of Grand Rapids, formerly Byron Center, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 19, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola (Zimmerman); parents, Richard and Lucille Janousek Sr.; brother, Dale Ball.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Melinda and Chris Leinberger, Richard Janousek III; grandchildren: Alyssa, Lola, and Alexis; sister, Yvonne and Charles Price; brother, Earl Ball; sister-in-law, Barbara Ball; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Rick  proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era.  He worked many years as a machinist.  Rick enjoyed spending time around the Mackinac Bridge, Traverse City and boating.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2018, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1253 52nd St. SE, Kentwood,  with Rev. Peter Vu officiating.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, as well as Monday 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service.  A memorial gathering will also be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions made to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, where the family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff for their loving care over the five years he lived there.  They are also grateful for Kindred Hospice during his final days.