Richard S. Kreske, 64 passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 13, 2018.

Richard was born on August 17, 1953 in Berwyn, IL and was a Rockford, MI resident for the past 26 years.  He worked in sales for Gallo for 23 years.

His memories will be carried on by his daughters, Kathryn (Kate) Kreske and Elizabeth (Ellie) Kreske, Sisters, Kathleen (David) Merkle, Leslie (Maurice) Sockness and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ann and James Kreske and Sister, Marilyn Gilberto.

Richard loved golfing, fishing, boating and carpentry work.

Cremation is through Memorial Alternatives and a memorial service will be held in Illinois at a later date.

To My Brother:

My eyes filled up with tears as I heard the news.
It never occurred to me how much I could lose.
I find myself wishing that it wasn't real.
Every time I think about it, pain is all I can feel.
Tears fall from my eyes; I can barely see,
But my heart tells me that he'll always be with me.
I'm glad he feels no pain now; he lives in a perfect land.
I can still feel the soft touch on my shoulder of his loving hand.
I lie in bed and cry at night,
And I don't feel any better in the morning light.
I will love and miss him forever,
Until the day we are again together.
Together in that perfect place above,
Filled with caring, sharing, and love,
But until that day comes--I will wipe my tears away
And hope to see him again someday.

I will miss calling you!!!!!

Love you forever,

Leslie