Leonard Henry Mannausa

Click on the tribute wall above to view Leonard's video tribute. Leonard Henry Mannausa, age 88 of Rockwood, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 in his home. Born January 14, 1932 in Ecorse, Leonard was the son of Philip and Edna (Corns) Mannausa. A graduate of Ecorse High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Leonard married the love of his life, Sherry Padar, on October 9, 1954. Sadly she preceded him in death November 15, 2015. Leonard worked at Great Lakes Steel for over 32 years, retiring in 1981 Leonard was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Leonard was an active outdoorsman and conservationist throughout his life as a member of the Trenton Sportsman Club where he had served as president and the Michigan United Conservation Club where he had served as the Vice President. He raised pheasants for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In 1986 Leonard was voted conservationist of the year. In 1988 he started a restoration project at Pt. Mouilee and purchased Grassy Island through a grant. In 1990 procured a grant to build and Waterfowlers Interpretive Center. Leonard also served as an advisor and lobbyist for State Representative George Manns. He was an aviation pilot with many hours of flying time. Leonard leaves to cherish his memory his children: Chris (Laura) Mannausa and Philip (Janice) Mannausa; grandchildren: Philip (Angela) Mannausa Jr., Carrie (Eric) Lawson, Trevor Mannausa and Christopher (Katie) Mannausa; as well as six great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters. To those attending visitation and/or services for a loved one, in keeping with State of Michigan Executive Orders 2020-110 and 2020-147 , masks and social distancing along with limitations on number of person(s) in the chapel must be followed and will be enforced. Thank you for understanding.