Leonard M. Schwendemann

Leonard Milton Schwendemann of Ferndale, MI, was born February 24, 1954 in Granite City, IL as the second son of Gerald and Norma (Hylla) Schwendemann. He passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Detroit Receiving Hospital in Detroit, MI at 66 years old. Leonard grew up in several different communities across the United States, ultimately settling in Detroit, MI and graduating from Pershing High School in 1972. In 1973, Leonard married Janet (Becker) Webb in Waukesha, WI, during their 12 years of marriage they had 2 sons, Wade (43) and Chad (42). Leonard went to work for Ford Motor Company shortly before his first son was born. While spending 30 years at several different plants in the metro Detroit area, he frequently worked second and third shifts to provide for his family, taking overtime whenever possible. He always took the time to make sure his family was well cared and provided for.In 1988, Leonard married his second wife, Elizabeth (Miller) Schwendemann in Green Bay, WI and together during their 4 years of marriage had their daughter, Amy (30). Leonard continued to work on his primary interest, his family, bringing them closer together and providing them opportunities that he never had. He gave lovingly of all he had, planning family vacations and often driving through the night after working a full day to make sure his family was able to see and know one another, whether in Green Bay, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, or anywhere else. Leonard had passions for bowling and playing cards which ultimately led him to his third wife, Michelle (Hutchens) Schwendemann. On November 28, 1998, Leonard and Michelle were married aboard the Mark Twain B&B riverboat on the Ohio River gaining 2 daughters Michelle (38) and Kathleena (35). He was a compassionate and loving stepfather in the lives of Michelle and Kathleena. With such a large family, Leonard always made time to bond and care for all 10 of his grandchildren. Leonard and Michelle lived together in Ferndale until his death. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Mark and sister Ann-Marie. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Michelle, his brother Michael (Susan) Schwendemann of Cincinnati, Ohio, his children Wade (Nikki) Schwendemann of San Diego, CA, Chad (Amanda) Schwendemann of Seven Fields, PA, Amy (Jacob) Van Schyndel of Green Bay, WI, Michelle (Brandon) Robinson of Erlanger, Kentucky, and Kathleena (Matthew) Mumford of Manassas, Virginia. Leonard is further survived by his (10) grandchildren: Lola (12), Jaxon (6), Cora (1), Wyatt (1), Lilliana (5), Colton (2), Amberly (9), Joy (6), August (6) and Lyla (2).Funeral services are being handled by Wessels & Wilk Funeral Home in Pleasant Ridge, MI. Given the current situation, memorial services will not be held immediately. A mass will be planned for St. Mary's in Royal Oak, with a celebration of life when we can gather together to truly celebrate a loving husband, dedicated father, doting grandfather, and true dear friend. Leonard's passion in life was to help others. In lieu of flowers please take some time in the near future to honor Leonard's memory by "paying it forward" or sharing a random act of kindness with others. His generosity and love will live on in us.A memorial Mass is planned for 10 am on August 22, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church730 S. Lafayette Royal Oak , Mi. 48067

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