Arthur ‘Art’ J. Kaliszewski

RAPID RIVER — Arthur “Art” J. Kaliszewski, 80, of Rapid River, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his home.

Art was born on September 11, 1944, in Bad Axe, Michigan, the son of Leo T. and Eleanor (LaBuhn) Kaliszewski. Art worked as a millwright with the Local 324 Operating Engineers Union for 50 years. Art enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially trout and ice fishing. He was a member of the U.P. Whitetails Association. He was an outdoorsman who loved gardening and going to camp. Most importantly, Art loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed a little toast of “smooth” to end the day.

Art is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; son, Kirk Kaliszewski and his children, Dylan and Kirkpatrick; daughters, Kimberly (Paul) Spencer and their children, Ella and Callum; step-daughter, Elizabeth (Jamal) Martin and their daughter, Aleshia; Sister, Carol (John) Santilli-Lipka; aunt, Rose LaBuhn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Art was preceded in death by parents; sister, Joann Modad in 1994; brother, Leo “Kelly” Kaliszewski in 1974.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. To offer online condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Kaliszewski family.