Richard "Rich" Krochak
April 25, 1964 - July 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Michael Krochak (61) on Saturday July 12, 2025 at West Haldimand General Hospital, Hagersville. Rich is survived by his best friend and wife Donna and their two children Rikki (Jeremy) & Parker.
Always up for an adventure, Rich enjoyed traveling, golf and curling. His time spent as a pyrotechnician & drone pilot led him to many interesting places, events and people. Rich's true passion in life was his family & friends. His cheery smile and sense of humour will be missed by all. Taken far too soon.
The family will be hosting an informal Celebration of Life Open House on Wednesday July 16, 2025 from 3 - 6 pm at their home. Come & go as you please, share a memory & help us say goodbye to a good man.
Condolences
Posted by
Brian Waugh
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Jul 14th, 2025
Our families condolences to the family of an amazing friend and co-worker. We worked together shooting fireworks shows for 15+ years. He will truly be missed and it was truly our pleasure to have known him. His legacy will live on within his family and with everyone who has ever had the pleasure to meet him.
Gone way too soon.
Brian & Nancy Waugh
Posted by
Rhonda DeGroot
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Jul 14th, 2025
My best friend Melanie was Richard’s niece. I’ve known Melanie for almost 40 years. I have lots of found memories of Donna and Richard visiting with Melanie’s parents. Richard was always nice to me and made me feel like part of the family. So sad to hear the news. My condolences to Donna and her kids. Big hugs to all.
Posted by
steven bottrill
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Jul 16th, 2025
My sincere condolences to Donna and her immediate family. Rich was a great guy who made you laugh and was fun to be around. I will always cherish the memories we had doing fireworks together.
Posted by
Paul Armstrong
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Jul 16th, 2025
Dear Donna, Rikki and Parker,
Deepest condolences on behalf of the entire Mohawk College community on the sudden passing your Richard. Richard was a valued member of our IDEAWORKS applied research team and did great work to advance opportunities for drone research and education.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Posted by
Cassandra
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Jul 17th, 2025
Rich (aka boss man) was a great boss to me when he worked at Allianz. His sense of humor and kind soul is going to be deeply missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.
Posted by
Liz (Hapunowicz) Wright
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Jul 17th, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna, Rikki, Parker and family. Deepest condolences. We are truly saddened by his loss. Liz and Family.
Posted by
Alex Hill
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Jul 18th, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Rikki and her family during this difficult time, deepest sympathy from the Oliver/Hill Family.
Posted by
Len Rominger
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Oct 9th, 2025
My condolences. Always had a lot of laughs with Rich. Curling won't be the same without you.
