Richard W. Mikalik, known by friends as Rich, died peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Orange Park, FL.
He was born May 21,1941 in Chicago, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Mikalik and two brothers, Ephriam and John.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie, Blackshear; stepdaughter, Elizabeth, Vero Beach, FL; two grandchildren, Leah and Isaac, both of Vero Beach, FL; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jim Anderson, Tampa, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
He attended all 12 years at the Rankin School in Illinois and was proud 1959 graduate. After graduation, he continued his education at the DeVry Electronic Technical Institute in Chicago. He was in the National Guard in Illinois and was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge in Illinois as well as the American Legion.
He and his wife of 30 years travelled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. They were both active members of the United Pentecostal Church in Florida and Georgia.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
