Leonard A. Crystal Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leonard A. Crystal of Big Rapids, Michigan, born in Wayne, Michigan, who passed away on July 14, 2023 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tony Crystal and Lucy Crystal (Streeter); his wife Emma Crystal; his son-in-law Mike Shepherd; and his siblings, Betty Teft (Elmer), Earl Crystal (Kay), Leon "Red" Crystal (Theresa) and Barb VanHeulen (Norm).
He is survived by: his children, Karen Franke (Chuck) of Lansing and Greg Crystal (Linda) of Charlotte; and his grandchildren, Stacey Schmidt (Jeff) of Lansing, Doug Shepherd (Lezah) of Holt, Brian Crystal (Mitzi) of Suffolk and Michael Crystal (Heather) of Mooresville. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in Len's name to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307, or Mecosta-Osceola United Way, 315 Ives Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
