Clifford S. Kaminski , age 92, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 20, 2022 at his home under care of his family and Munson Healthcare Hospice.

He was born on October 8, 1929 in Manistee, Michigan and was the son of the late John and Celia (Zywicki) Kaminski. He married Frances R. Michales on October 23, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. They have celebrated over 67 years of marriage together.

Clifford served in the United States Army first as a private and then as a sergeant serving active duty from December 19, 1951 until June 16, 1954. He received a Korean Service Medal, 2 Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.

He was employed by Morton Salt Company, then the Manistee Drop Forge Company, then the Great Lakes Chemical Company, then accepted a transfer to California Great Lakes Chemical Company. He returned to Manistee, Michigan and was employed by Hardy Salt Company, Diamond Crystal Salt Company and with Akzo Nobel Salt Inc. until his retirement.

Clifford enjoyed bowling and playing baseball, going to Detroit Tiger games, watching football, basketball and baseball games on TV including watching his final Super Bowl game on February 13, 2022, rooting for the Los Angeles Rams surrounded by his family. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his wife and family.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Frances R. Kaminski of Manistee, MI, daughter and son in-law, Debra and Stephen Najdowski, son and daughter in-law, Paul and Carolyn Kaminski, daughter, Lori Bevans, son, Philip Kaminski, twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, a special person in his life Debbie Kaminski, always there to lend a helping hand. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive hm.

Clifford was preceded in death by his son Daniel Kaminski, two sisters and brother's in-law, Genevieve and Harold Krause, and Beatrice and Robert Thomas, three brother's in-law and three sister's in-law, Louis (Bud) and Lucille Snay, Raymond and Lillian Gramza, Joseph and Arlene Michales.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Basil Lek officiating. Military honors will be given by the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Squad, at the funeral home, following his funeral service. Final interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning one hour prior to the funeral service.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.