Richard Theodore Jarosch Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard “Dick” Theodore Jarosch, 79 passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 In Monterey, Ca. Richard was born July 10, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Henry and Eleanor (Pepin) Jarosch. He joined the United States Navy right after high school and became an electronics technician. While stationed in the Philippines, he met his future wife, Perla Ganeb. Dick and Perla were married on February 27,1965 at St Joseph’s Church in Olongapo City, Philippines. Throughout their 57 years of marriage, they moved 19 times. He always loved sharing stories about their many adventures. Dick was in the United States Navy for 20 years. He continued after leaving the service at GTE for 16 years and another 5 years at Applied Signal; he traveled the world working on many projects. He is survived by his loving wife, Perla Ganeb Jarosch; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon (Jarosch) and Doug Takeuchi of San Marcos; daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Jarosch) and Kermit France; grandchildren, Haley Nicole France and Kolton Richard France all of Danville; brothers, Jerry Jarosch, Larry Jarosch, David Jarosch and numerous nieces and nephews in Minnesota. Dick was an avid and talented chess player. He beat everyone he played with, whether online or in person. Throughout his life, he was a dedicated member of the Catholic Church and had a strong faith in God. Over the many years, he served as a lector, Eucharistic minister and Catechist teacher. Dick also enjoyed day trading on the stock market. He also was an enthusiastic teller of jokes and singing silly songs which displayed his big heart and boisterous laugh. Volunteering was also important to him. In the early years in the Philippines, he started a program at the Olongapo public high school to become an electronics instructor to teach a trade to young men. He also volunteered at his daughters’ schools, helping out at bingo, fundraisers, and dances. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Donna (Jarosch) Kinney and Patricia Jarosch. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard Thursday, July 14 at 11:30am at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in his honor.

Richard Theodore Jarosch

July 10, 1942 - June 2, 2022