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Leon Michael Tokarski, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 2017 at Grace Manor Nursing Home. He was born on April 22, 1927 in Flowerfield Twp., MI., the son of the late John and Barbara (Pierhal) Tokarski.
Leon attended Park Township Schools and has been a resident of Three Rivers his entire life. He was employed at Peterson Springs, doing multiple jobs for over 35 years. Leon’s passion was working the family farm which he did until his failing health. He truly loved his children and grandchildren and also enjoyed hunting and watching sporting events.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, John, Joseph, Stanley, Raymond, and Walter Tokarski; one sister, Victoria Lepianka, and granddaughter, Crystal Tokarski.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory, wife Barbara Tokarski, of Three Rivers; one son, Gerald (Ann) Tokarski, of Otsego; four daughters, Diane Pahl, of Three Rivers, Carol Tokarski, of New Bern, N.C.; Debra (Jeff) Yourick, of Dayton, M.D.; and Karen (Tom) Morrell-Tokarski; six grandchildren, Katrina, Leanna, Evan, Miranda, Isabelle, Iris.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of memorial services beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Stilwell officiating.
Memorial donations may be left to the First United Methodist Church or Southern Care Hospice. Envelopes available at the church or Hohner Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hohnerfh.com.
