Leonard A. Krajewski

Leonard Anthony Krajewski age 91 of Crystal Falls died September 28, 2015 at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center in Iron Mountain. He was born November 13, 1923 in Crystal Falls, MI to Anthony and Mary (Lache) Krajewski. Leonard married Luetta Mae LaMaide in December 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in New Guinea and then spent many years in the outdoor amusement business with several brothers traveling with Skerbeck Amusements with their own games and sideshow. He later co-owned a painting business with his brother Walter until his retirement in 1988. Leonard enjoyed foraging for mushrooms and berries- teaching a skill while inspiring in his grandchildren an appreciation of nature and of the out of doors. He was a portrait painter; a story teller sharing his memories of the local history; and made countless gun smokers, nalesnik , pierogi and poundcake for the grandkids through the years. He was preceded in death by brothers-Walter, Alex and Robert, sisters-Rose Maki and Gertrude Zielinski, ½ Brother-John Trojan, ½ Sister-Genevieve Trojan, infant grandson Kenneth Burke and beloved nephew Jeffery C. Moore. He is survived by his spouse; a sister, Rosemarie (aka Tousha) Styn and a brother, Bruno (Arlene) Krajewski, both of Crystal Falls. He is also survived by daughters, Thalei (Jerry) Burke and Brenna Leonard; and a son, Leonard M (Kymme) Krajewski, all of Crystal Falls, eight grandchildren, Charles (Michelle) Leonard of Oakland CA, Leonard W (Laura) Krajewski of Iron Mountain MI, Liza (Ron) Fleischmann of Wauwatosa WI, Nigel Krajewski of Detroit MI, Marissa Burke (Jason Honkala, fiancé) of Crystal Falls MI, Leia Burke of Crystal Falls MI, Ashley Krajewski of Alpha MI, and Sarah Leonard of Minneapolis MN; and six great grandchildren, Alexandra, Devon and Gage Krajewski, Casey and Michael Krajewski, and Quinn Illi, a devoted niece Shauna Moore and many nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, his family will share their memories of him at a private gathering. Donations in Leonard’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Leonard Krajewski online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Leonard A. Krajewski

November 13, 1923 - September 28, 2015