Leslie R. Vanderwill

Leslie R. Vanderwill, age 76, of Dearborn, Michigan. Loving husband of Paulette for 54 years. Proud father of Lisa (Brian), Laura, Lynn, Lesley, and Butch (Alissa). Blessed grandpa of Heather (Ryan), Tayler (Devon), Zackery, Alaina, Tanner, C.J., Noah, and Alivia. Great grandpa of Makenna and Liam. Proudly served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. Retired from Detroit Edison after 40 years of service. Past District 4 Commander and past Post Commander of 7546 VFW of Michigan. Volunteered for many years as “Button the Clown” at state VA hospitals & Northern nursing homes, delivered blood to local hospitals for the Red Cross, and calling BINGO for Lyskawa/Tutro VFW. Loved playing pool for the VFW state league. His favorite time of the year was deer hunting season. Traveled halfway around the world, enjoyed reading, camping, golf, tennis, casino trips and spending time with family (especially grandkids) and friends. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday March 20th at the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes in Allen Park with miltary honors at 6:00 PM. The funeral service will take place Thursday March 21st, at 10:00 AM at the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes in Allen Park. Burial will take place Thursday March 21st at 2:00 PM at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. The family would like to invite everyone to dinner at the Lysaka VFW post #7546 in Dearborn Heights at 6:00 PM to close.