Leonard Harasin

Leonard Harasin age 90 of Hastings, passed away Thursday March 26, 2009 at Carveth Village in Middleville. He was born December 7, 1918 in Walkers Mill, Pennsylvania the son of John and Catherine (Koneski) Harasim. He attended school in Detroit and then served in the United States Army in 1943. Leonard married Patricia J. Guntrip July 27, 1950, she preceded him in death as well as his parents, and a sister Bertha Paweski. Leonard worked for Detroit Street and Railway for 36 years and retired in 1983 as Chief Stewart. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, model cars and planes, he was an animal lover who raised Doberman Pinschers and was a automobile enthusiast. Leonard enjoyed spending time with family and fishing at Baker Lake. He is survived by his 2 daughters Terryl (scott) Bever and Julie (Mark) Storey, his grandchildren Clinton Waller, Marc Waller, Dakota Storey, Ambrie Storey, and Savannah Storey, 6 great-grandchildren, and a brother Henry Harasin. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place, a Memorial service will be held Tuesday March 31, 2009 at 1:00pm with visitation 1 hour prior to service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Deacon James Mellen will officiate. Graveside services will be held Friday April 3, 2009 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Michigan Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).