It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard James Zelenka of Fennville, Michigan, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on October 20, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard James Zelenka to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ladislav Zelenka and Margaret Zelenka (Svabek). He is survived by : his significant other Victoria Zeman (Vickie); his children, Candi Schmuck, Mandy Zeman and Brandy Zachery (Jeremy); his siblings, Midge Bernard and Michael Zelenka (Theresa Agius); his grandchildren, Ryan (Hunter), Jonathan, Breana, Brandon (Bri), Cassandra, Nathan (Lauryn), Andrew, Alexandra, Allison and Emily; his great grandchildren, Colton, Kaleo, Olivia and Bennett; his niece Kristen Bernard (Don Pinto); and his nephew Adam Bernard. He is also survived by his family, friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chappell Funeral Home - Fennville