Floyd R. Oleniczak, age 86 of Manistee, Michigan died Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 2, 1932 in Filer Township, Michigan son of the late Edward & Boleslawa (Nowakowski) Oleniczak. Floyd served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War from January 1953 to November 1954. He married Mary Granbacka on September 10, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manistee. He was employed with Ex-Cell-O Corporation from March 2, 1955 till July 24, 1981 when the plant closed. He later was employed with Hardy Salt Company from January 26, 1982 till November 11, 1985.

Floyd enjoyed his carpentry work and was an all-around handyman, but his favorite interest was antique cars. He enjoyed going to auto shows, reading, bicycling and flea markets. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish (St. Mary's of Mount Carmel Shrine Church).

He is survived by his wife Mary Oleniczak, one daughter, Sandra Oleniczak both of Manistee, MI, his son Edward (Anne) Oleniczak of Lansing, MI, 2 granddaughters, Petty Officer's Stephanie & Alex Cobble of Norfolk, VA and Christa & Zach Mousseau of Kalamazoo, MI. Numerous nieces & nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Mary Oleniczak, and infant brother Joseph Oleniczak, his brothers & sisters-in-law, Frank & Rita Oleniczak, Aloiszy (Al) & Martha Oleniczak and Richard & Valeria (Violet) Oleniczak.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee where members of the Manistee County United Veterans Ritual Squad will present military honors.

Relatives and friends will pray the Rosary on Thursday evening at 8:00 PM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and also at the funeral home on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. up until leaving for the church at 10:45 a.m.

A memorial's have been established in Floyd's name for Manistee Catholic Central Schools and Divine Mercy Parish.   Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

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