Richard P. Klaski

 Richard Klaski, 54, of Hope, ND died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home.

 Richard Paul Klaski was born January 6, 1970, in Abington, PA to Michael P. Klaski and Mary A. Lawlor Klaski. He grew up in Ardsley, PA. and attended middle school at Queen of Peace Catholic School, later graduating high school from Upper Dublin High School with a certificate in Autobody Repair. 

 Richard married Kristina M. Ziegler on September 11, 1999, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ardsley, PA. The couple lived in Ardsley, PA; Warminster, PA; Hatfield, PA; Kenosha, WI; and Hope, ND. Rich was the owner of Hope’s End Autobody and part owner of Samaritan Towing Services and mentor to many. 

 Rich enjoyed anything car related, marital arts, anything funny, music, Cooperstown Bible Camp, Riverside Evangelical Free Church, AWANA, REFC Youth Group and was in the “Chain-Gang” for MSU and MayPortCG Football games.

 He is survived by his wife: Kristina M Klaski of Hope, ND; children: Hazel E (Steven) Beaudouin of Portland, ND; Dixon A Klaski of Hope, ND; Kiersten M Klaski of Hope, ND; and Rebekah R Klaski of Hope, ND; father: Michael P Klaski of Ardsley, PA; brothers: Michael (Ann) Klaski, James (Karen) Klaski, Thomas (Denia) Klaski, and Philip (Michelle) Klaski; sisters: Mary Klaski, Theresa (Russ) Heath, Denise (Keith) Stanley, and Deborah (Dewight) Ewing and a brother-in-law: Roger Newlin. 

 Preceded in death by his mother: Mary A Klaski (Lawlor) and a sister: Loretta Newlin (Klaski).

 Memorial Contributions: In leu of flowers please send donations to Cooperstown Bible Camp or Hospice of the Red River Valley. A memorial fund has been set up at First State Bank for the surviving children. 

Memory Sharing Service: Will be 5–7 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, with a 6:30 PM Public Prayer Service at the Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Mayville, ND and will resume one hour prior to the Celebration of Life service.

Celebration of Life Service: Will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Mayville, ND.

 Please share your memories and stories of Rich with the family by emailing them to: rklaski@hotmail.com