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Niedzinski, Richard A. Charlotte, North Carolina Formerly of Bay City
Richard Alan “Ric Allen” Niedzinski, age 72 years, passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 5, 2023 after a brief illness at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born on March 7, 1951 in Bay City the son of the late Harry and Blondine (Gerulski) Niedzinski. Ric graduated from All Saints High School in the class of 1969.
He would go onto have a career in radio that spanned many years and took him to several stations in Michigan, Florida and Canada. Ric was the family weatherman, who was always quick to inform them of an impending storm.
Through his passion for music he found himself the administrator of the Michigan Music Facebook Page and eventually where he met Donna, the love of his life, ten years ago. They enjoyed traveling to many places including Hilton Head, SC and destinations in Florida and Michigan. Ric kept a well padded collection of t-shirts from all the places they visited.
Surviving family include his special companion, Donna Fink; sons, Dr. Chris Niedzinski, Rick Niedzinski and Andrew (Kristine) Niedzinski; grandchildren, Dylan, Reilly, Kendall, Evelyn and Vera; sisters, Beverly (Robert) Krauseneck and Penny Turk as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Ric was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Randy Turk.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish-St. Stanislaus Church. Fr Nicolas Coffaro presiding with interment to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the wishes of the family. — Penzien-Steele Funeral Home
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Obituary for Richard N. Niedzinski, courtesy of Penzien-Steele Funeral Home
To view the Richard N. Niedzinski obituary and a memorial video presentation online, go here
Also read: Mike McDowell’s recent Ric Allen tribute article, go here
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In remembrance, of our dear friend. Motor City Radio Flashbacks extends our most heartfelt condolences and our deepest sympathy to the Richard N. Niedzinski family.
This post was updated, 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 12.
