Leonard C. Swiatlowski age 83, of Manistee, Michigan died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 11, 1937 in Manistee, Michigan, son of the late Leonard A. and Katherine L. (Peplinski) Swiatlowski. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School with the class of 1956.

He then attended Machinist School in Northern, Michigan, where he received his certification as a machinist. He married Wilma G. Morrow in Manistee, Michigan on July 16, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.  During his working career he was employed at the Morton Salt Company, later as a machinist, with the Ex-cello Company until the company closed its operations in Manistee, then with Five-Cap and until his retirement with Dial-A-Ride.

Leonard enjoyed camping with his family, he also traveled through-out the United States and abroad. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed watching all of his grandchildren play high school sports. He taught stain glass classes and made many stain glass sun catchers. Leonard was a life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #250 and the Eagles Lodge # 1765 both of Manistee.

He is survived by his wife of over sixty years, Wilma G. Swiatlowski, two daughters and a son in-law, Michelle Pienta, Shawn and Dennis Leevw, two sons and daughter's in-law, Todd and Denise Swiatlowski and Tim and Amy Swiatlowski all of Manistee, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, twin infant brothers and by his son in-law, John Pienta.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, with Reverend Matthew Barnum celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday morning, one hour prior to the Mass.

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