Leroy Stanley Sikorski

Leroy Stanley Sikorski, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born on November 29, 1930, in Detroit to the late Anthony Sikorski and Eva Stoinski.

Leroy was always very mechanically inclined, intuitively knowing how things work and adept at fixing them. As a teenager in the late 40s, he worked for the Detroit Gear Company. Then, after a stint in the United States Army, Leroy owned his own Standard gas station in Detroit, near Six Mile and Schoenherr. After he sold his business, he took a position with Goss Mechanical, where he was employed until he retired in the early 80s.

Leroy found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was the friendly banter over drinks and a game of Pinochle or Poker with his closest friends, hanging out at the cottage on Anchor Bay, basking in the Florida sun on vacations, or listening to Detroit Tigers baseball games.

Leroy had a sharp eye for the unique and the rare, especially when it came to collecting antiques. He would often find these treasures at local garage sales. Leroy’s knack was restoring and repurposing items he found at these garage sales, putting them on display in his home for all to see. His collection of clocks and radios are unrivaled. When he wasn’t restoring items, he was collecting gold coins or $2 bills to share with the ones he loved most. His individuality shone through with his penchant for colorful clothing and eclectic home décor, giving memories that can be cherished for years to come.

But above all else, Leroy was a proud Veteran of the Korean War. He served in the 7th Infantry Division, 31st Regiment, Item Company of the United States Army. He never missed an opportunity to tell stories of his regiment (the Polar Bears), The Battles of Triangle Hill and Pork Chop Hill, and of all his buddies that served alongside of him. As an active member in Korean War Veterans Post 256, he found friendship and support among his fellow servicemen.

Leroy was also a deeply spiritual man; he regularly attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Detroit and then attended daily mass at St. Edmund (now St. Faustina) when he moved to Warren. He never ate meat on Fridays and always had a lit votive candle in his bedroom as a devotion to the Lord. He supported many charities including St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Boys Town, and the Salvation Army. Leroy was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Father Kramer Council #2835.

Though Leroy may no longer walk among us, his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him. He was a man of integrity, practicality, dependability, and boundless generosity—a shining example of what it means to live life to the fullest.

Preceded in death by his brother, Robert Sikorski, and half-brothers Irvin Brazien, Richard Burns, and Emerald Brzezinski. Survived and loved by many extended family members who knew him as “The Best Uncle Lee.” Leroy will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

Per Leroy’s wishes, he will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home.