Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Mar 31, 1930 - Nov 14, 2025
Paul, Kathy and Family,
My sympathies to you and your families. It is so difficult to say goodbye to someone we love. As Christians you know where your Mom is ...in heaven, in the Lord's loving arms, for eternity. And one day you will be reunited with her. I pray you find comfort and peace in that knowledge.
Judy (Richert) Spielhaupter
November 17, 2025 | Bay City, MI | Classmate
I’m so sorry to hear of your Moms passing this earthly life . Your joy is seeing and being with her in heaven .
♥hazel
November 17, 2025
Mrs. Herzog was one of the loveliest, most caring, and kind neighbors ever. She was an inspiring witness to her Christian faith.
John F. Bierlein
November 17, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Neighbor
My deepest sympathies to Leona’s family
Judy Poellet
November 16, 2025 | Saskatoon, SK | Friend
Abby Geiersbach
November 16, 2025
Always looked for her clothes on the cloths line even in the cold weather. Loved visiting with her when I delivered her mail. And my husband liked when she gave me treats for Christmas he said she made the best springlerle ever.
Linda Mossner
November 16, 2025 | Birch Run, MI | Acquaintance
Leona Herzog - Frankenmuth - 95
Leona Catherine Herzog went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born on March 31, 1930 to Ralph and Renate (Knoll) Frank in Richville, Michigan. She married Hilbert Herzog on April 30, 1950. He predeceased her on August 22, 2001. Their marriage was blessed with four children. Kathryn (David) Trinklein, Paul (Janet), James (Kathy) and Philip (Diane).
Leona was truly a farmer at heart. She grew up on a farm in Richville and enjoyed assisting her father. After she married, she worked alongside her husband on the Herzog family farm for many more years. Leona loved being outdoors, tending her garden and flowers, hoeing beans, mowing the lawn, etc. Later, Leona also worked at Bronners Christmas store for many years in the nativity department where she met new friends and celebrated Christmas year-round. After Leona retired, she volunteered at numerous places. She made blankets for World Relief, helped at the Bethesda Thrift store, and volunteered at Wellspring Lutheran Home for 20 years. In 2014, she was honored with the Wellspring Volunteer of the Year award. One of Leona's favorite activities was being a Stephen Minister, which she did for more than 15 years. Besides all of the special family celebrations, walking across the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day was one of the memorable highlights of her life. After living and working on a farm for more than 90 years, Leona moved to Winter Village in Frankenmuth several years ago.
Surviving are her two children, Kathryn (David), Fort Wayne, IN, and Paul (Janet), Palatine, IL; daughters-in-laws, Kathy Herzog, Frankenmuth and Diane Herzog, Alto, MI and eight grandchildren, Nathan (Allison) Trinklein, Redwood City, CA; Rhaya (Andy) Schiltz, Carmel, IN; Joshua Herzog, Chicago, IL; Rachel (Aaron) Tarr, Annandale, VA; Sarah (Seth) Donnan, Cedar Springs, MI, Kayla (Dane) Cobb, Clio, MI; Aaron (Mallory) Herzog, Chicago, IL; and Jessi Herzog, Saginaw, MI. Leona was also blessed with 12 great-grandchildren and was able to meet and hold her youngest only several weeks ago, She is also survived by one brother, Ronald (Irene) Frank, Frankenmuth, MI, and nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Leona was preceded in death by two sons, Philip, May 28, 2005, and James, July 8, 2013.
For 95 years, Leona lived her Confirmation verse, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life." Rev 2:10.
Funeral Service will take place on Monday November 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Rev. Joel Kaiser will officiate with burial to follow at St. Lorenz Cemetery. Leona’s family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Media Ministry.
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