Richard L. Pelka Sr., age 69 of Cottrellville Township, passed away early Saturday morning at home. He was born November 13, 1956 to Joseph and Frances (DeHate) Pelka in Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Mr. Pelka was employed for over forty years as a tool and die maker for Wilson Garner, Mount Clemens. He was a member of the Detroit Renegades MC.

Surviving are his children, Richard (Jennifer) Pelka Jr., Shelly (Kenneth) Smith, Steven Pelka and Jeffrey (Nicole) Pelka; 20 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and siblings, Mildred Barbier, Rosalie Wcislo and Joseph (Sharon) Pelka. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Frances.

Visiting hours will be from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Christian Memorial Cemetery, Rochester Hills.

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