Richard Bruce Kalahar Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 5, 2023, at the age of 83, Richard Bruce Kalahar of Jackson, Michigan, born in Saginaw, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Kalahar and Dolores Kalahar (McQueen); and his brother Tom Kalahar. He is survived by: his wife Janet (Lefere); his children, Gary Kalahar (Becky), Karen Lampman (Jeff), Beth Russell (Dave), Pat Kalahar (Lisa), Andy Kalahar (Wendy) and Mick Kalahar (Hillary); his grandchildren, Emily Drumm (Nick), Erin Kalahar, Adam Kalahar, Ali Schrock (Kevin), Lindsay Lampman, Mitch Lampman, Travis Russell, Haley Russell, Shannon Russell, Raegan Kurlenda, Karlie Kurlenda, Brady Kurlenda, Cody Kalahar, Mark Kalahar, Courtney Kalahar, Kash Kalahar, Claire Kalahar and Kiley Kalahar; and his siblings, Jim Kalahar and Ruth Westhoff. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
For his contributions to Jackson and statewide sports, he earned the Al Cotton Award from the Jackson Citizen Patriot in 1996 and the Vern Norris Award from the Michigan High School Athletic Association in 1999.
