Leonard
Leonard T. Koziolek
Leonard Koziolek of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with his Lord on
March 27, 2007
. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, his son Richard (
Jacksonville
,
FL
); and his son-in-law David Guthrey (
Wyoming
, MI).
Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his children, Stephen (Jane) Koziolek, Nancy Guthrey, daughter-in-law Judy Koziolek, grandsons Robert (Marci) Koziolek, Edward (Cyndi) Koziolek; his granddaughter, Kris (Michael) Wren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Leonard and Geraldine grew up, met and were married in
Michigan City
,
IN
, where Leonard enlisted in the service. Leonard was a WWII Purple Heart veteran serving in the United State Navy and retired after a 22 year career as a Chief Petty Officer. He retired to New Port Ritchie, FL to enjoy his hobby of golf and to care for his wife. He returned to the
Grand Rapids
area 10 months ago to spend the rest of his life with his family. He was a member of St. Margaret’s
Church
of
Otsego
, MI.
The family will receive family and friends at the Root Funeral Home in Michigan City, IN on Saturday, March 31, 2007 beginning at 10 AM (Central time) with services at 12 Noon (Central time). Cremation will follow.
Donations may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice of
Allegan
County
.
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George T. McDonald
December 10, 2020 at 10:41 am
I doubt this will reach you at this late date, but I just came across this obituary. My late father, George Edward McDonald served with Leonard in the US Navy and thought the world of him. He always credited “Chief Ski” with putting him on the right track for his Navy career. (He also retired as a Chief Petty officer after 25 years of Service) They kept in touch over the years. My dad died in 1995. I will never forget what Leonard said when I phoned to give him the news. He told me: “George was one of the best shipmates I ever knew,” RIP to them both. George T. McDonald (Madison, WI)
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March 27, 2007
. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, his son Richard (
Jacksonville
,
FL
); and his son-in-law David Guthrey (
Wyoming
, MI).
Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his children, Stephen (Jane) Koziolek, Nancy Guthrey, daughter-in-law Judy Koziolek, grandsons Robert (Marci) Koziolek, Edward (Cyndi) Koziolek; his granddaughter, Kris (Michael) Wren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Leonard and Geraldine grew up, met and were married in
Michigan City
,
IN
, where Leonard enlisted in the service. Leonard was a WWII Purple Heart veteran serving in the United State Navy and retired after a 22 year career as a Chief Petty Officer. He retired to New Port Ritchie, FL to enjoy his hobby of golf and to care for his wife. He returned to the
Grand Rapids
area 10 months ago to spend the rest of his life with his family. He was a member of St. Margaret’s
Church
of
Otsego
, MI.
The family will receive family and friends at the Root Funeral Home in Michigan City, IN on Saturday, March 31, 2007 beginning at 10 AM (Central time) with services at 12 Noon (Central time). Cremation will follow.
Donations may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice of
Allegan
County
.
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George T. McDonald
December 10, 2020 at 10:41 am
I doubt this will reach you at this late date, but I just came across this obituary. My late father, George Edward McDonald served with Leonard in the US Navy and thought the world of him. He always credited “Chief Ski” with putting him on the right track for his Navy career. (He also retired as a Chief Petty officer after 25 years of Service) They kept in touch over the years. My dad died in 1995. I will never forget what Leonard said when I phoned to give him the news. He told me: “George was one of the best shipmates I ever knew,” RIP to them both. George T. McDonald (Madison, WI)
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