Leonard Strozeski of Caro, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. He was born February 3, 1930 in Harbor Beach, the son of the late Alexander & Catherine (Kula) Strozeski and graduated from Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School. Leonard was united in marriage with the former Loretta Brining on August 1, 1951 in Port Austin. She preceded him in death on June 11, 2010. During most of his working life, Leonard was the manager of several A&P Food Stores in the upper Thumb area as well as Vassar, and came to Caro in 1961. He later purchased and operated the Baird Air Seal Company in Caro for several years. Leonard was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro and the Caro Knights of Columbus Council #3224. During his free time, he enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting and collecting many things, including a very large assortment of McDonald Happy Meal Toys and Hot Wheels. Leonard is survived by five children and their spouses, Mike & Pam Strozeski of South Lyon, Mary & Jeff Terry of Caro, Rick & Kelly Strozeski of Vassar, Sherry Wigard of Houghton Lake, Joe Strozeski of Tucson, Arizona; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Gerald & Pat Strozeski of Caro; one sister, Diane Alexander of Caro; one sister-in-law, Patricia & George Broome of Seaforth, Ontario, Canada; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife, Leonard was preceded in death by one grandson, Adam Craig Terry; two brothers and one sister. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro with Rev. Dennis Kucharczyk officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Hometown Hospice. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.
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