Niagara- Richard R. Kinsella, 70, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born April 6, 1951, in Norway, Mich., son of the late Robert and Darlene (Zeni) Kinsella. Richard was a lifelong resident of Niagara and a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1969. Following graduation, he attended technical school for diesel and mechanics. He married Carol Chapman on March 24, 1973, in Iron Mountain. Richard worked for Doucette's Garage in Niagara and Doucette's Leasing in Escanaba, then Bousley Service Station for 25 years, and Breeze Auto in Niagara for over ten years before retiring.

He loved walleye fishing and the fishing trips that he took. Richard was always tinkering around the garage and was very good at fixing things. He enjoyed cooking, and his porchetta was the best. Richard will be missed by his family and many friends.

Survivors include his loving wife, Carol Kinsella, Niagara, Wis.; one daughter, Kristen (David Herring) Kinsella, Niagara, Wis.; two brothers, Bruce (Sandy) Kinsella, Mankato, Minn., and David (Patty) Kinsella, Niagara, Wis.; one sister, Kathy (Richard) Justus, Iron Mountain, Mich.; best friends, Todd and Linda Garvalia, Niagara, Wis., and Barry and Carrie Kaldor, Niagara, Wis.; in-laws, Gary Chapman, Kingsford, Mich., Susan (Robert) Mathews, New Plymouth, Idaho, and Janice (Jim) Hilsabeck, Republic, Mich.; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by one sister, Patsy (Jim) Panula, two brothers, James and Robert Jr. Kinsella.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Fr. Quinn Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Niagara Cemetery, Niagara, Wis.

You may leave condolences or tribute for Richard's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis., to honor Richard's legacy of life.