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Frank John Lemanek
1931 - 2019
Frank John Lemanek
1931 - 2019
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BORN
1931
DIED
2019
Frank Lemanek Obituary
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Scott Busselman
April 17, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
Joanne Pierscinski
April 5, 2019
To Mrs. Lemanek,my friend Sandy and her siblings I offer my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your husband, father,mentor and a wonderful loving man. May Gods love and his angels bring you comfort and peace in this most difficult time. He is singing and smiling down on you from heaven. His love will always be with you.
Sidney Jackson
April 1, 2019
Frank,
To one of my most respected friends of many years. You were like a second father to me. You and Dolores raised a great family. I remember telling you that years ago. You comment was " I did not raise any trouble makers." I enjoyed the many hours we spent talking about GM and cars. You were a very religious person. When you health start failing and you no longer could make it to church, you would watch mass on TV with Dolores. We are all losing a wonderful person in our lives, who set a excellent example for everyone.
Love-Rest in Peace, Frank.
Dolores Lemanek
April 1, 2019
Dear Husband of mine,
I cherish the great memories of out life together, our daily life, the family we enjoyed, also the time we spent together. We enjoyed the many trips and vacations we took, to see and explore the wonders of nature.
You are a wonderful, caring, gracious, understanding person who set a good example for our family. I love you and you are always on my mind.
When you were born, you cried big, happy tears to be here and the world rejoiced with you. Now that you have left us we are crying big sorrowful tears
and the world is grieving.
Until we meet again. God Bless You! Rest in peace.
Your Loving Wife
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Marie Knoche
April 1, 2019
dad you were a great father and even better grandfather if that is possible. You had more free time after you retired . I cherish our family vacations up north always the first week of August. we would get up very early when it was still dark have breakfast , and load up the station wagon with all 5 kids you and mom. Us kids would fight over who got to sleep in the way back. I can still smell the fresh crisp air of those early mornings. Dad drove without complaints up I75 to Oscoda or mackinaw . This couldn't have been easy with 5 kids in the car. We also would stop at a rest area for a picnic lunch. You passed on your love of northern Michigan to my girls and I. Which I will pass to my grandkids someday. (God willing). I take comfort that you are with your mom , dad and sister . God bless love always , marie
Brian Mackowiak
April 1, 2019
In thinking about my grandfather there are three things that come to the front of my mind. His singing, his appreciation for hard work and keeping things neat and his smiling. There are attributes that I have in myself that maybe grandpa was partly responsible for. Grandpa may be to blame for my love of singing (often times annoying those around me) though he had way more talent than I will ever have. I was always impressed when he would sing in polish. I always remember him changing the lint filter on the washing machine when he came to my parents house even if it didn't even look that dirty. He really took pride in the appearance of things. Most importantly, he was always smiling. We are all reminded all too often that life is too short and we should smile as much as we can. Grandpa did a great job at this.
Love you.
Carla Lemanek
April 1, 2019
Definitely the best father in law a girl could have! I never thought anyone could love cars as much as myself and my own Dad. I remember you going with Joe and I to buy a couple of our cars and was excited to test drive and deal!
All the family events and parties were so fun because of your love, laughter and that beautiful smile of yours!
You touched my life in so many ways, too many to mention, and for that I thank you! Heaven has truly gained an a precious angel! You are so loved and missed!
Sandy Lemanek
March 31, 2019
Dad you were a wonderful father. You are truly loved and greatly missed. I will always treasure the trips to Frankenmuth, Mackinaw and Sault Ste. Marie. With you, Mom and Cortney. I appreciate the many times you took my cars in for service. Early on a Saturday morning so I could sleep in.
I remember when you would sit outside on your (observation deck) as you would call it and sing loud. The doors and windows were shut and I could still hear you from inside the house. You stated when you sang that would help you forget about your pain and make you happy. Now you are not suffering anymore.
You are in heaven watching over us. I will talk to your daily in my prayers. Sing and dance with the angels.
Love you always. Rest in Peace, Dad.
Sandy
Joseph Lemanek
March 31, 2019
Memories, Dad, we all have so many! Boy, oh, boy did have a blue Cadillac of go-cart that you worked so hard to make for me! I was so proud when you pushed me in that beauty! Trips to Metro Beach swinging and playing while you and Mom watched from the benches. Drive-ins, all of us piled in the car with pajamas and pillows. Dairy Queen splurges when it was hot. Visits with Grandparents on Sundays and sometimes to Belle Isle after, ice skating in the winter. I could list for hours all the happy, loving family memories that will forever be in my heart!
Will add one that wasn't all so happy then, but makes us giggle now. Haircuts as boys, were less then fun and happy best, brush cuts made us cry then, and still crying today, lol.
I will carry your strength, wisdom, love and understanding with me all the rest of my days, Dad! Love you!
Patrick Mackowiak
March 31, 2019
My father in law, Frank Lemanek, didn't jump out of airplanes, didn't cure cancer and to my knowledge wasn't known throughout the world.
What he did though was very important to him. He got married, had a large family and did all he could to take care of them. The kids didn't want for anything growing up. Maybe their own room... In later years, weekends were for making sure the kids cars were gassed up, cleaned and ready to go. That alone is a tough act to follow.
In the 31 years that I knew him, it became obvious that he cared deeply about his family and always wanted everyone to know how much he loved his wife Delores. Frank could easily be pulled into a long conversation if it was about cars or how to maintain your lawn. He really enjoyed his cars and his perfectionism showed in that lawn. I often pictured him as a person who enjoyed a good conversation at work but did his job meticulously.
If there was a party, he would always get around to talk to everyone and could break into singing a song at any time. He was not shy & cared that everyone was entertained.
For me personally, when I first met Diane I heard Frank on the phone one day talking to someone about me. He's a mechanic! I heard him say in a way that made it sound like I was a doctor and he was thrilled. Maybe it was his love of cars. But I took that as being accepted and that he cared about me. Later, when I was faced with a big job decision, he gave me advice to make my decision and it has worked out. But most of all, when he walked his daughter down the aisle and we met near the alter, he said quietly to me make sure you take care of my baby girl now. He cared deeply about his family and I have been trying to live up to that ever since.
Frank Lemanek maybe didn't have an effect on the world, but he did leave a lasting impression on his family that he cared most about and who loved him back and he will be dearly missed.
Jacob Mackowiak
March 30, 2019
Grandpa gave me many memories throughout my life, as he was a warmhearted and loving man. Memories of babysitting my brothers and I, pushing me on the swing, always there for my birthday and summer trips up to Port Austin will never be forgotten. Whenever I would visit and he had stories to tell, I would always make sure to pay attention, because his work stories were the best. Only knowing grandpa as an older man, it was intriguing to hear stories about him as a younger man and how he was "strong as an ox".
I remember my mom saying how grandpa would always go to the old country buffet every Sunday morning. He went there so often, he knew all the waitresses and waiters, and they all knew him, because that was the kind of attractive personality he had. Finally, when i think I of grandpa, I think of his voice. Every year on Christmas Eve we would go visit, and the highlight of that night every year was when grandpa would sing Christmas songs. No matter how old he got, grandpa brought his A game. That man had some pipes!! That memory of him sitting in his chair, just losing himself in the music and the sound of his sweet voice will never die.
I love you and will never forget you grandpa. Rest in Peace and say hello to heaven.
Tyler Mackowiak
March 30, 2019
Grandpa loved his family so much! He was always there for everything. From my birthday party's as a kid singing Sto Lat all the way up to my graduation party. He saw me get baptized, make my first communion and finally my confirmation.
I always enjoyed when Grandma and Grandpa would babysit my brothers and I as kids, I remember getting really excited when they would bring us pancakes and fruit snacks. Going up to Port Austin with Grandma and Grandpa and having Christmas Eve at their house were some of my favorite memories and I will cherish those forever and hope to have the Christmas Eve tradition live on forever.
I always enjoyed listening to Grandpas stories of him growing up. There were a lot of them but the common theme of them all was working hard, sticking up for yourself, and always doing the right thing even when that can be tough to do sometimes. Grandpa always did what he knew was right. That's something I try to do every day as well.
Grandpa was also very talented. When my brothers and I were little he made a rocking horse for us to play on with his bare hands! It is literally still in my moms basement today and is in great shape! It's better than any rocking horse you could buy in a store!
If I'm ever blessed enough to have kids or grand kids of my own I promise I'll have them play on the rocking horse you built for your grand kids, Sing Slo Lat at all of their birthdays like you did for your grand kids, and love them as much as you loved your grand kids.
I promise I will never forget you and I know you'll still be with us on Christmas Eve and all of our family gatherings watching from Heaven. We all die, the goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will, And that's exactly what you did. Rest In Peace Grandpa.
Trevor Mackowiak
March 30, 2019
Grandpa was a kind and loving man. He was always one to brighten the mood of the room whether it was a conversation or singing polish at christmas time. I remember he used to babysit me and my brothers when I was younger. Mom and dad would have to work so grandma and grandpa would come over to watch us. Grandpa used to stop at Seros and get us pancakes when he would come in the morning. Thinking back maybe he would get pancakes because he knew I would be crying that my mom was leaving...maybe he was just being nice. Either way I will never forget it. I will never forget him. We love you grandpa and I have no doubt you are looking down on all of us. I know you're in a much better place now. God bless.
dennis lemanek
March 30, 2019
Everybody loved Dad, be it a co worker, neighbor or the waitress at the local restaurant. Dad always took care of his family and for the many years of 6 day weeks we say THANK YOU.
The love Dad had for Mom was phenomenal. He would often embarrass Mom by constantly singing her praises in the presence of others.
What I take away most from my Dad's life was his resilience and determination. The effects of age took their toll on Dad but no matter how many times he fell down or was dealt a health issue he got back up. Unfortunately he couldn't get back up from the stroke that ended up taking him.
Dad we love you and I just want to let you know the next time my boss asks me to do something I'm not familiar with i will say "I'm not sure but i will try"
Robert Lemanek
March 28, 2019
Frank was 10 years older than me, so as a child we didn't have too much in common except as good friends. But he was an inspiration for me too. When I was quite young, I wanted to build a model airplane from a chunk of balsa wood. Frank had a couple wood shop machines in the basement. Though soft wood, it was hard to carve, shape and sand parts. So I asked him to shape them for me on machines that he refused to do. He said I had to do it myself by hand, it's the only way to learn. O f course. I was mad but did manage to finish it myself and turned out good. It was a lesson I never forgot. As an adult I've made many things, mostly from "scratch" from a picture or from my own imagination. Discovering abilities in myself is from my brother, my friend , my inspiration. Thank you with Love - Always, Bobby.
Cortney Stamm
March 28, 2019
My Grandpa Frank was the absolute best!! He was always kind and loved his family with all of his heart. He had the greatest smile and was very charming. He loved to polka dance and had the greatest singing voice. One of my favorite things was going over my grandparents house for Christmas eve. We would all sing and he would steal the show with his great rendition of silent night. Another thing I loved was going on vacation with my grandparents every summer. I always had the best time. So many great memories. You will always be in my heart. Rest in peace. I love you always.
Diane Mackowiak
March 27, 2019
My dearest Dad was a very kind hearted loving man who would do anything for his family. Everybody who met him loved him. He loved to go to Polish festivals with my Mom and listen to polka bands and dance. I remember being at St. Claude's polish festival with my Mom and Dad and I wanted to learn to polka so I could dance with my Dad. So Dad took me out on the dance floor and taught me how to polka. He was very hard to keep up with because he was so fast but it was so much fun! I was so glad I got to be a part of something that he loved to do so much. I hope that you are in heaven singing the La Dee Da and polka dancing. I will forever be your baby girl and you will forever be in my heart. I love and miss you so much! Rest In Peace Dad.
Caitlin Stamm
March 27, 2019
My grandpa was the sweetest man. He was always smiling and loved being around his family. I will never forget watching him and grandma dancing to polka in Frankenmuth or our trips to mackinaw. I can still hear him singing to all of us on Christmas Eve. His laugh and smile were infectious. He was the biggest charmer too always telling me You're so beautiful and I'd say well I get my good looks from you grandpa I'll never forget you grandpa I love you so much! Now you are our guardian angel. Forever in my heart Rest In Peace <3
Walter and Pat Smith Smith
March 26, 2019
We always saw Frank as a happy and loving grandfather to his grandsons and daughter Diane and her husband Patrick. He was always gracious and happy to see us. We had many happy holidays with him and Delores at Diane and Patricks house. We wish we had seen them more often. Rest in peace Frank.
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