Richard Z. Kowalski, age 90, of Vernon Hills. Loving husband of the late Florence for 62 years. Devoted father of Kathy (Leonard) Frost, Steve (Barbara) Kowalski, Carol (Dennis) McCarthy, Tom (Tish) Kowalski, and Chris (Scott) Godsey. Proud grandfather of Brian Frost, Theresa (Andrew) Bass, Amy (Mike) Rutledge, Jenny (Nick) Gray, Cam McCarthy, Nicole McCarthy, Ria Kowalski, Scott (Rebekah) Godsey, and Kevin (Cami) Godsey. Great-grandfather of Leah Gray. Visitation Saturday June 18, 2022 9-11am with a Life Celebration Service at 11am at Kolssak Funeral Home. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society at cancer.org or Alzheimer's Association at alz.org appreciated. To leave a condolence or for more information visit www.funerals.pro or call 847.537.6600.