George Edward (Joe) Gumieny died at his residence in Empire on April 14, 2022.

He was born in Manistee and was 69 years old.  He attended St. Joseph, Eastlake, Kennedy, Manistee High School and West Shore Community College.

He was preceded in death by parents, Frank & Dorothy E. (Wilson-Hardman) Gumieny, brother, Raymond A. Gumieny and half-brother, James O. (Jimmy) Hardman.

Joe is survived by brother, Gerald Gumieny and sister-in-law Sally (Kraus) and sister, Virginia (Gumieny-Schimke) Szymanski and brother-in-law Michael (Mick) Szymanski, niece Tammy Gumieny of Norton Shores, MI, nephew Jeremy (Michelle Bowman) Gumieny of Midland, MI, nephew Robert (Christina Hasse) Szymanski of Louisville, KY, great-nephew, Michael, great-niece, Amber (Cory) Johnson, great-great nephews and nieces; Joshua, Brennan, Clare and Haley, Ellis and Miles.

Joe was a well-respected master mechanic by trade.  He owned his business, Westfield Auto in Maple City for several years prior to health issues.

He was an avid game hunter and fisherman.  Joe was adept at mushroom hunting and enjoyed gardening.

Joe was a proud sponsor for AA and had recently celebrated 10 years sober.  He attended meetings in Maple City and Empire.  He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to AA.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Empire or Maple City.

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