Karl Byarski, 100, longtime resident of Kinde, passed away peacefully at his home December 22, 2016 under hospice care.

Karl was the son of the late Valentine and Florence Byarski of Kinde.

He married Margaret Lerash, daughter of Frank Sr. and Hattie Lerash, over 75 years prior to her death in 2013.

During his life, Karl and his wife, Margaret owned an egg delivery business where he would travel to various farmers and pick up farm fresh eggs, candle them to check for any defects, carton them and once a week delivered them in cases to businesses in the Detroit area.

During their free time, Karl and Margaret enjoyed traveling in their van.  Camping along the way and cooking on a small stove outdoors.  Karl and Margaret loved nature and took every opportunity to spend time doing activities outside including mushroom picking, bird watching, picnics, camping and barbeques in the woods on a campfire.

Karl was a devoted father and loved his family with all his heart.  He acquired many friends over the years due to his wonderful personality and warm welcoming attitude toward people.  He was also a gentle kind man that loved animals.

As time passed, Karl acquired a reel to reel tape recorder and began recording many friends and family events.  His passion for fiddle music resulted in thousands of recordings done in his basement along with various homes of relatives and friends playing music.  This blossomed into recordings of family events, church happenings and nature sounds all now preserved with his recordings.

Karl and Margaret enjoyed a simple life surrounded by family and friends in a loving environment that resulted in a lifetime of memories that will be cherished forever.

Karl is survived by a son, Charles (Ann) Byarski; daughters, Marie (Edward) Goretski, Florence Penfold, Julia (Tom) Netschke, Geraldine Susan (Daniel Earl III) Eakin, and Linda (Jim) O'Neil.  Grandchildren, Monica (Rod) Rice, Cheryl (Chris) Peyerk, Janet (Leroy) Hatch, Julie Schipinski, Patrick (Shelly) Byarski, Paul (Danielle) Penfold, Nancy Penfold (special friend Kelly Southworth), Kelly Jackson, Sandra Baslock (special friend Jim Bowman), and Melanie (Jeff) Cameron.  Great Grandchildren, Christina (John) Krebs, Keri (Ryan) Tenbusch, Matt and Tony Hatch,  Leah and Mallory Schipinski, Hannah Penfold, Abbey  Baslock Smith, Ashley, Johnny and Sarah Byarski, Olivia Penfold Chambers and Alex Cameron.  Great-Great Grandchildren, Isabella and Brooke Tenbusch and Ava and Jack Krebs.  Sisters in law, June Byarski, Florence Byarski, brother in law, Roman Kozlowski, longtime friend, Genevieve O'Neil, special friends, Dave, Cindy and Ana Langdon and Jerry Toner along with many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Karl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret; parents, Valentine and Florence Byarski; his in laws Frank Sr. and Hattie Lerash; brothers, Ed (Sally) Byarski, Sal Byarski, Leonard Byarski; sisters, Christina (Ed) Yaroch and Janice Kozlowski.  Brothers and sisters in law, John (Gertrude) Lerash, Tony (Viola) Lerash, Joe (Martha) Lerash, Frank (Helen) Lerash, Alice (Don) Gottschalk, Rose (Fred) Meagher, Tillie (Toby) White, Ceilia (Stan) Flescher.  Granddaughter, Kristal Ann Netschke, Grandson, Thomas Byarski, Son in law, Max Penfold, special niece, Mary Jane Yaroch, special nephew, Dan Gottschalk and special uncle Phil Miller.

Special thanks to A&D Hospice Care, offering compassion and assistance in caring for Karl during his final months.  Especially his nurse, Jennifer   an angel heaven sent during these emotional times.  We could not have survived without her.

Per Karl's wishes cremation has taken place.  A celebration of life and a Mass of Christian Burial for Karl and Margaret will take place August 5, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church/Annunciation of the Lord Parrish in Dwight Township, Kinde.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.