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Leonard Lebowitz

October 11, 2024
Kalamazoo, MI

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Passed away Friday October 11, 2024, with his wife by his side. Leonard was born on December 29, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Meyer and Jean (Rocklin) Lebowitz. After Graduating from high school, Leonard went on to graduate from WMU with a bachelor's degree. On May 23, 1981, Leonard married his best friend, Barbara, who he spent many loving years with. He worked for over 35 years for American National Bank, which became Old Kent Bank, retiring in 2000. He was active in Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, as well as B'nai Brith. Surviving Leonard is his wife, Barbara (Bennink); brother, Fredric Lebowitz; many loving family members including numerous nieces and nephews to know Leonard was to love him. Preceding him in passing are his parents, Barbara's parents John & Agnes Bennink, and sister-in-law, Ainsley Lebowitz. To follow Leonard's wishes, cremation will take place, and a memorial service will take place in the near future, date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, 2272 River Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048 or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan, 3501 Covington Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001. To view Leonard's personalized guestbook and service updates, please visit https://www.langelands.com