Leonard E. Stirrett, 96, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2017 at Courtney Manor.

Leonard was born on November 29, 1920 to the late Earl and Rose (Steinman) Stirrett.

On October 16, 1939, he married Lucille J. Ayotte in Napoleon, Ohio.   She preceded him in death on October 13, 2009.

Leonard fought in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.

In his spare time, he took great care to his garden, fruit trees and his lawn.  He also enjoyed playing Euchre.

Leonard is survived by his son, Donald Stirrett (friend, Marjorie) of Vassar; his daughter, Janet Bambach and her husband, Eugene, of Weidman, Michigan; seven grandchildren: Gregg, Jeff, Cherrie, Jim, David, Michelle and Sue; ten great grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Stanton of Corunna, Michigan; special friend, Cynthia Rutkowski of Bad Axe and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter in law, Carolyn Stirrett and his siblings: Cliff, Lee, Al, Donnie and Lena.

Per Leonard's wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.  A private burial will take place at a later date at Colfax Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be offered to Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com