Huron County MI Archives Obituaries.....Leppek, Chester Frank February 25, 2020
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Huron County View Saturday, March 7, 2020
Chester Frank Leppek  
April 16, 1918 – February 25, 2020
Mr. Chester “Chet” Frank Leppek, age 101, of Parisville, passed away Tuesday, 
February 25, 2020 after a short stay at the Huron County Medical Care Facility 
in Bad Axe.  Chet was born on April 16, 1918 in Ruth, son of the late Frank and 
Clara (Plevnia) Leppek.  He married the love of his life, Martha on October 26, 
1940.  Together they shared a wonderful life for one week shy of 76 years.  In 
2016, they were recognized as being the longest married couple in this state by 
the Worldwide Marriage Encounter.
Once married, Chet and Martha became parishioners at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
St. Isidore Parish in Parisville where he served as an usher and was also a 
member of the St. Isidore Men’s Club.  Chet was a very active 3rd Degree member 
of the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus Council #1546 for 59 years.  You could always 
find Chet at any K of C event, especially their famous fish frys.  Chet and 
Martha lived their dreams as hard working, successful farmers.  Their faith, 
family and friends helped them through heartache of losing their first born, 
Nancy, in 1958 at the age of 16, due to a farming accident and then, in 2004 
when their son, Tommy died of a heart attack.  Nine years later, his wife 
Charlotte also passed away.
Golf became Chet’s passion after he retired in 1983.  He was proud of being the 
first honorary lifetime member of the Ubly Heights Golf and Country Club, having 
been chosen by unanimous vote of the board.  Chester enjoyed playing cards, 
dancing, and working hard with Martha by his side for most of his 101 year 
journey on this earth.  To think that now Chet will be in a place where he’ll 
reach all greens in regulation and every putt will fall.
Chet is survived by one daughter, Carol (Richard) Diehl of Gulf Breeze, Florida; 
one son, Douglas (Deborah) Leppek of Safford, Arizona; four cherished 
grandchildren, Donna (Tim) Smith and Denise (James) Soldenski, both of Lapeer, 
Jared Leppek and Travis (Jenny) Leppek, both from the Bad Axe area; six 
cherished great-grandchildren, Kenny (Danielle) Smith, Sam and Kate Soldenski, 
Matthew Leppek, Colton and Chloe Leppek.  Chet was overwhelmed to welcome the 
newest, fifth generation family member last May when his great-great-grandson, 
Gavin was born.  Chet is also survived by twin sisters-in-law, the last of 11, 
Alice (Alger) Horetski of Port Austin and Agnes (Frank) Taylor of Ironton, Ohio.
Chet was preceded in death by his three siblings and their spouses, Ty (Agnes) 
Mzyk and Ira (Anne) Leppek, one sister, Vivian (Clarence) Rumptz.

Mass of Christian burial for Chet was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, St. 
Isidore Parish in Parisville. Chet’s final resting place will be next to his 
beloved wife, Martha, in St. Mary Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please consider 
making a donation to Chet’s family, care of his daughter, Carol.  The donations 
will fund a future scholarship for a FFA member of Huron County in Chet’s honor.
Published Huron County View Saturday, March 7, 2020


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Notes: Married Martha Grifka in Ubly

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