Richard Charles Ihrke
November 13, 1936 –
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Richard Charles Ihrke, 88, of Kings Point, Sun City Center, Florida, went peacefully to his eternal home on August 16, 2025.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 13, 1936, one of five sons and two daughters born to the late Norman and Thelma Ihrke. He joined the United States Air Force as an 18-year-old. He later worked for Pontiac Motors for 25 years, retiring as a foundry supervisor. In June of 2017 he moved from White Lake, Michigan, to Sun City Center, Florida.
He has been a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church since 2017.
Richard enjoyed playing baseball, golfing, fishing and flying his airplane. As a flight instructor he was able to share his passion for flying with others.
Richard is survived by Mary, his devoted wife of 47 years; children, Kim Elser (Garry), Christopher Ihrke (Gina); stepchildren, Ted Jackson (Leeann), Faye Smith (Greg), Tracey Kirk; three brothers, Bob Ihrke (Martha), Ron Ihrke (Mary), Randy Ihrke (Debra); and was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren, large extended family and countless friends.
A Life Celebration will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Richard Charles Ihrke, 88, of Kings Point, Sun City Center, Florida, went peacefully to his eternal home on August 16, 2025.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 13, 1936, one of five sons and two daughters born to the late Norman and Thelma Ihrke. He joined the United States Air Force as an 18-year-old. He later worked for Pontiac Motors for 25 years, retiring as a foundry supervisor. In June of 2017 he moved from White Lake, Michigan, to Sun City Center, Florida.
He has been a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church since 2017.
Richard enjoyed playing baseball, golfing, fishing and flying his airplane. As a flight instructor he was able to share his passion for flying with others.
Richard is survived by Mary, his devoted wife of 47 years; children, Kim Elser (Garry), Christopher Ihrke (Gina); stepchildren, Ted Jackson (Leeann), Faye Smith (Greg), Tracey Kirk; three brothers, Bob Ihrke (Martha), Ron Ihrke (Mary), Randy Ihrke (Debra); and was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren, large extended family and countless friends.
A Life Celebration will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573.