Dennis Allen Czarnecki, age 73 of Manistee, Michigan died Monday, September 25, 2023 unexpectedly at his home.

He was born on August 15, 1950 in Manistee, Michigan son of the late Edward and Genevieve (Zawacki) Czarnecki.  He was a graduate of Manistee Catholic Central High School with the class of 1968.  He married Janet Adamczak on August 25, 1973 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The ceremony was performed by his uncle Fr. Casey Zawacki.  Dennis attended Ferris State University where he received his Associates Degree in Applied Science in Food Service Management on June 10, 1973.  He was employed most of his life with the Morton Salt Company, retiring in July of 2012.  Dennis was an avid softball player, enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, watching the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions and University of Michigan football team.  He spent countless hours in the kitchen cooking and preparing food for others.  He also had a passion for helping others. Dennis was also member of Divine Mercy Parish (St. Joseph Catholic Church).

Dennis is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet M. Czarnecki of Manistee, MI, one daughter, Jessica Czarnecki of Manistee, MI, one son David Czarnecki of Midland, MI, two grandchildren, Abigail Rose Sell and Declan Edward Czarnecki, his mother-in-law, Elaine Adamczak of Manistee, MI, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jean and Tim Krause of Manistee, MI and his niece Laurinda Krause.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law David "Nitters" Adamczak.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Divine Mercy Parish in Manistee with Reverend Mitchel Roman celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee, Michigan.

The Evening Vigil Service will be prayed Monday, October 2, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday morning at the funeral home one hour prior to the mass.

Those wishing to remember Dennis may do so by donating to a memorial established in his name for Manistee Catholic Central or Divine Mercy Parish.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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