Gary Chriscinske, Vietnam Veteran, Worked at R&B, Was a Dedicated Volunteer in Saline

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Gary W. Chriscinske, of Saline, Mich., age 73, died Saturday, June 13, 2020, in The Villages, Florida.

Gary was born September 11, 1946, in Pontiac, MI, to Richard and Betty (Hormel) Chriscinske.

Gary graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1964 and was drafted into the Army, where he served with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam. He worked as a machinist at R&B in Saline for many years, before retiring from Moehrle Inc. in Whitmore Lake, MI.

Over the years, Gary was an active member of various golf and bowling leagues, the Saline Jaycees (where he enjoyed working the Rodeo, handing out presents at the annual Christmas party while dressed as Santa, hosting and participating in extracurricular social activities, and proudly displaying a very large “Cut the Mustard” award on a basement wall – if anyone knows the story behind this award, his children would really like to hear from you…), and the First United Methodist Church of Saline.  Gary volunteered with the Saline Celtic Festival for many years and assisted with the Maplewood Lanes instructional program for youth bowling.  He was a long-time member of the Saline American Legion and had also started participating in Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 310, activities.  

Gary enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing pinochle, euchre, and Farkle, watching sports, gardening (which usually involved launching several ground offensives against the resident groundhogs), and spending time with his grandchildren, Gracie and Max, and his granddog, Hendrix. He was a fan of Corvettes and a collector of frogs.

Following the divorce from his first wife, Ann, his culinary skills evolved from meat and potatoes baked with onion soup mix and served with a side of canned vegetables to flavorful recipe experiments in the kitchen or on the grill that were enjoyed (along with a glass of good wine) by his second wife, LuAnn, and family and friends. 

Survivors include wife, LuAnn; two daughters, Margret (Margi) Chriscinske of Milan, MI, and Debra (Dan) Prajzner and granddaughters Lyndsai and Emeleah of Jackson, MI; son, Eric (Meaghan Hughes) Chriscinske and grandchildren Gracie and Max of Ann Arbor, MI; two brothers, Dean (Myra) Chriscinske of Richmond, KY, and Dale (Debi) Chriscinske of The Villages, FL; along with a niece, nephews, and cousins.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alan. 

Gary may not have said it enough, but he loved and was proud of his family. 

Cremation has taken place, with arrangements being facilitated by the Neptune Society. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Saline or to a charity of your choice – or simply spend time with your family, sharing stories, and letting them know that they are loved.  A private celebration of Gary’s life is being planned for his birthday.

 

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