Bernard A. Wojnowski

Sir Bernard Albert Wojnowski, Jr. was born in Detroit on November 14, 1924 to Bernard and Angeline Wojnowski, Sr. Bernard passed away on Friday March 24, 2023 at Orchard Grove Assisted Living Center in Romeo, Michigan. Bernard proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII before being honorably discharged in 1946. While serving his country Bernard earned the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Europe, Africa, Middle East Medal with 2 bronze stars as well as the Purple Heart. A long overdue honor was presented upon Bernard when on the 24th of September 2018 Bernard was officially awarded the French Order of the Legion of Honor, the Legion of Honor is the highest French order of Merit for military and civilian merits, and may only be given by order the French President. Sir Wojnowski was given the award for participating in a number of major battles in France during WWII. The award presentation took place at Striber-McVicar VFW Post 2052 in Romeo MI. The French Government was represented by Consul General of France - Chicago Consulate, Guillaume Lacroix and Mr. Jean Mallebay-Vacqueur Honorary Consul General of France - Michigan. A number of US, State & Local governments were represented including, US Senator Gary Harts Rep - Kevin Hrit who presented Sir Wojnowski with a certificate of appreciation. US Senator Debbie Stabenow was also represented by Amanda York who also supplied a certificate of appreciation. After leaving the service Bernard stayed active with local groups and was very active in the Macomb County Ritual Team of the VFW. Bernard is the beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Karen Madden, Lawrence (Pamela) Wojnowski, David Wojnowski, Jacqueline (Donald) Chace, and the late Bernard Wojnowski. Proud grandpa of Carrie (Steve) Opatich, Samuel (Traci) Madden, Jeremy (Danielle) Madden, Kristy (Mike) Lake, April Wojnowski, Christina (Mike) Young, David Andrew Wojnowski, Matt Wojnowski, Gage Wojnowski, Stephanie Chace, Hayden Chace, Garrett Chace, Elizabeth Wojnowski, and Dorothy Wojnowski. Also very proud great grandpa of 15 great grandchildren and great great grandpa of 3 great great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Delphine (Edward) Schultz, and Geraldine (Melvin) Miller. Visitation Friday 2-8 PM at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Instate Saturday 8:30 am until 9:00 am Funeral Mass at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church 24040 Armada Ridge Road (e. of North Ave), Armada. Military honors will be presented to Bernard at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township following the Funeral Mass. Memorial contributions in Bernard's memory may be directed to the Macomb County Ritual Team, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Capuchins.

Bernard A. Wojnowski

November 14, 1924 - March 24, 2023