Edwin John Niemiec, age 100, died Wednesday morning August 10, 2022 at the Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City, MI.

He was born on September 22, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois son of the late James and Mary (Jagielska) Niemiec.  Edwin married Dorothy M. Skory on September 6, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.  She preceded him in death on October 13, 1986.

Edwin served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II from September 11, 1942 until December 1, 1945.  He was employed with Hardy Salt Company in Manistee.  He enjoyed riding his bike, fishing and going to the casino. He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, the Senior Center and the former Heights Care Center of Manistee.    He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee (St. Joseph Catholic Church).

He is survived by his son Dennis Niemiec of Manistee, MI, his daughter Nancy Niemiec of Manistee, MI, two grandchildren, Sue Lee and Kevin Allen, one great grandchild, his brother Henry Niemiec of Ludington, MI and his sister Emily Froehlich of Lakewood, CA.

Edwin was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. (Skory) Niemiec, his son and daughter-in-law Donald D. and Tok Chin "Sophie" Niemiec, sisters Eleanor Forbes and Vicky Sanborn, brothers Bronzil Niemiec, Ray Niemiec and Jerome Niemiec.

Cremation has taken place and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Divine Mercy Parish (St. Joseph Catholic Church) with Reverend Basil Lek celebrant.  Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee where the Manistee United Veterans Council Ritual Team will provide military honors.

The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday morning one hour prior to the funeral Mass.

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