Mr. Leonard W. Paquette Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paquette, Leonard W., of Prescott, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the West Branch Regional Medical Center. Age 85 years. Leonard was born on October 30, 1926, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Arthur G. Paquette, Sr. and Bernice (Davy) Leyrer. He was raised and lived in Saginaw many of his 85 years and was employed by B & K Tools for many years. He attended Judson Baptist Church of Prescott. He resided the last 20 years with his sister, Joyce Peterson of West Branch. He is survived by four brothers, Willard Leyrer of Gladwin, Maurice Leyrer of Frankenmuth, Allan Leyrer of Alpena, and Dean Leyrer of Mt. Pleasant; four sisters, Rhoda Leyrer Smith of Lansing, Joyce Peterson of West Branch, Patricia Hartnagle of Midland, Kay Healy of St. Charles; many nieces and nephews. Leonard was predeceased by his infant brother, Arthur Paquette, Jr., Robert Leyrer Smith, and Jack Leyrer; sisters, Carol Luedtke and Bonnie (Goodwin) Ostrander. Leonard’s funeral and committal services will take place 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave. The Rev. Douglas Kennedy will officiate. Private burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Rescue Mission of Saginaw or Helping Hands Hospice of West Branch. Memories and sympathies of Leonard may be shared with the family on his Obituary page at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Mr. Leonard W. Paquette

October 30, 1926 - March 31, 2012