Florian E. "Floyd" Krzak

Florian "Floyd" E. Krzak was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 29, 1928. The Lord called him home on July 5, 2025 at the age of 97. Floyd is survived by his wife Lois E. (Ranke) Krzak; three daughters, Karen Roth (late Ken Roth) of E. Lansing, Kristine Dillon of Saginaw, Jeanne (John) Wells of Troy; a son, John Kaye of Saginaw; a granddaughter, Chloe Wells; a brother, James Krzak (late Margaretta "Getty" Krzak) of Saginaw; a brother-in-law, Tom Bow of Saginaw and loving nieces and nephews.

He was the first born child of Frank F. and Leona M. (Suchocki) Krzak. Floyd grew up on Saginaw's east side in a predominantly Polish neighborhood. He lived only streets away from aunts, uncles, and cousins, all with whom he had close and loving relationships. As a boy, he cherished his bicycle. It was his means of transportation and afforded him the opportunity to run errands for his cousins, ride to the bowling alley where he worked setting pins after school and on Saturday mornings, or ride across town in the summer to go swimming at the new pool in his community.

As a teenager he attended Arthur Hill Trade School. He learned to read blueprints and operate machine tools. The skills and knowledge he acquired helped prepare him to become a skilled tradesman.

At age 17, he joined the Navy and saw much of the South Pacific as a Seaman First Class. He served aboard 2 aircraft carriers, the USS Boxer and the USS Antietam.

As a young man, Floyd enjoyed racing his boat in races on the Saginaw River and flying a 2-seater Luscombe airplane.

Floyd learned a skilled trade as a machinist working for K C Engineering and Machine Company for 11 years. He left to begin work at General Motors, working there for over 38 years. Floyd was an avid union member and supporter, who very much enjoyed his work and the company of his coworkers.

In 1955 he married Lois Ranke. They raised three daughters and a son. Floyd enjoyed helping his neighbors, friends and those in need. He touched numerous lives with his efforts. Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and donating over 30 gallons of blood in his lifetime were some of the ways Floyd was able to help others.

Upon retirement he and Lois enjoyed traveling in the U.S., especially visiting national parks. He maintained a lifelong love of airplanes and numerous times attended the largest air show in the world, held annually in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Floyd kept busy right into his 90s, building things for his house or working in his yard and garden. Those who knew him also knew he loved a cup of coffee and was always game for a second cup. He took great joy when he learned that in his early 80s, he was to become a grandfather. His only grandchild, Chloe Wells, was the apple of his eye and much loved by him. Floyd never hesitated to let his children and wife know how much he loved them. He trusted God and had a close walk with his Savior. He was a member of Countryside Trinity Church. Previously, Floyd had been a member of St. Helen Church in Saginaw for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Bernadine (Tom) Bow and Kathleen Krzak. Floyd and Lois also had a stillborn daughter, Susan.

His family is grateful for those nurses, aides, and staff both at St. Francis and Hoyt Nursing Homes, who were especially kind and took good care of him. They also wish to thank Heartland Hospice for the comfort they provided not only to Floyd, but also to his family.

A memorial service on Friday, July 18 will be held at Countryside Trinity Church (located directly across from Weiss School), 4690 Weiss St, Saginaw. Visitation will be held at 10:30, Service at 11:15 with lunch to follow. Private Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making donations in Floyd's memory to Countryside Trinity Church or the Saginaw Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity.