Leonard A. Krusniak, age 92 of Manistee, Michigan died Thursday evening, January 19, 2017 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 23, 1924 in Mason County, Michigan son of the late Anton & Rose (Rakowski) Krusniak. He attended Diamond School in Mason County Michigan. Leonard served our country in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1950 then transferred to the National Guard from 1950 to 1953.

On April 26, 1958 he married Constance J. Stypa at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, where he was a lifelong member. She preceded him in death on May 17, 2015. Throughout his lifetime, Leonard was employed with Fallen Drop Forge, Carl Ager Appliances, Krusniak Brothers Redi Mix and also Packaging Corporation of America in Filer City up until his retirement on November 1 ^st 1986. Leonard was a 3 ^rd Degree Knight of Columbus Monsignor J. Steffens Council # 853, a member of the Civic Club and a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Manistee.

He is survived by his six children Anita Marie Richmond, Michael Anthony (Kathleen) Krusniak, Patrick Leon (Mary) Krusniak all of Manistee, Jolene Patrice (Gordon) Alger of White Cloud, Marisa Louise (Gordon) Brick of Rockford, Illinois, and Andrew Neil (Judy) Krusniak of Hickory Corner.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jonathon (Amelia) and Benjamin Blakeslee, Nicholas, Katrina, Anthony Krusniak, Cody (Felicia) Alger, Molly and Chloe Brick, Andrew and Landon Krusniak. Also surviving is his brother Adolph (Gladys) Krusniak. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

Preceding him in death was his wife Connie, his parents Anton & Rose Krusniak, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan (Edmund) Rakoniewski and Eleanore (Edward) Kolanowski, and his nephew David Rakoniewski.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Scott Lawler celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday morning one hour prior to Leonard's funeral mass. Burial will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

A memorial will be established in Leonard's name for St. Joseph Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Wednesday morning.

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