Leonard "Bud" Sanocki age 81, of Freesoil, Michigan, died Thursday evening, January 20, 2022 at the home of his son and daughter in-law, Ronald and Robyn Sanocki in Freesoil, after a short illness.

He was born on March 15, 1940 in Wellston, Michigan and was the son of the late Frank J. and Margaret (Kalza) Sanocki. Leonard married Judith G. "Judy" McLeod on December 2, 1960 at the Manistee United Methodist Church. Judy preceded Leonard in death on November 17, 2014. Most of his working career, Leonard along with his son Ronald, were builders who constructed many homes in the area, all though he worked as a builder, his greatest passion in his life was tending and working on his farm.

He is survived by his son and daughter in-law; Ronald and Robyn Sanocki of Freesoil, MI, four grandchildren, Ryan and Kaitlyn Sanocki, Morgan Sanocki all of Ludington, MI, Josh and Jackie Wissner and Rachel and Nick Wagner all of Freesoil, MI,  six great grandchildren, Natalie Wissner, Dylan Wissner, Kensley Wagner, Zaeley Wagner, Greyden Wagner, and Mason  Sanocki, four sisters and two brothers in-law, Theresa and Pat Ruud of Fruitport, MI, Dorothy Revolt and  Marie Schuelke both of Manistee, MI, Christine and Milton Hindman of Brethren, MI, and Ernest Beauvais of New Era, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

Leonard was preceded in death by his wife Judy Sanocki, his son, Randy Sanocki, his brother, John Sanocki and by two sisters and three brother's in-law, Eleanor and Richard Kuzniar, Evelyn Beauvais, Joe Revolt ad James Schuelke.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday January 29, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Basil Lek officiating. Burial will take place in the spring of 2022 at the Grant Township Cemetery in Freesoil.

The family will receive friends at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and on Saturday morning one hour prior to the funeral service.

A memorial will be established in Bud's name, for the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miami, Florida 33134. Envelopes are also available at the funeral home.

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