Lydia Linda Korycki Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lydia Linda Korycki, 94, of Saginaw Twp., our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Samaritas in Saginaw. Lydia was born in Reese, Michigan on September 10, 1925, the daughter of the late Michael and Johanna (Reppuhn) Braeutigan. Lydia was born from a large family and was raised on her parent’s farm. On a double date, Lydia met Henry Korycki in Saginaw, Michigan and were attracted as opposite couples from the original set up on a blind double date. After Henry served in WWII they reunited in California. They were united in marriage in Vallejo, California in 1945. Together they shared almost 50 years together before his passing in 1995. Lydia was employed early within the women’s sector to support munition manufacturing during WW II. Shortly after she met Henry, he became a professional baker. During his career of baking both Henry and Lydia owned and operated bakeries in Bridgeport and Freeland, Michigan. Lydia’s own primary career was in retail. She worked as a sales associate at Three Sisters in Saginaw, a cashier at Dominics, Doms in Saginaw, and as a restaurant hostess at Sullivan’s in Saginaw. Her most favorable job was working at Doms on N. Michigan Avenue in Saginaw. Wherever Lydia worked or served, those her knew her regarded her as a sweet and delightful soul. She was a member of the women’s auxiliary of the American Legion at both Post 439 and Post 22. Throughout life, Lydia had a desire to learn new things. This was demonstrated in all her achievements she pursued later in life. She was awarded various certificates including 4H, ceramics, and flower arrangement. Lydia was most proud of pursuing her diploma which she achieved and celebrated in 1997. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed various genres of music, and loved being outdoors. She spent summers at the family cottage near Harrison, Michigan. She also enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband, sisters, and children throughout her lifetime. Above all, Lydia loved her family and found great joy in family gatherings. She loved and was loved by many and especially those close to her. Her sweetness and gentle guidance will be missed dearly and lovingly remembered for generations to come. Lydia leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Daniel Korycki, Jeanette (Korycki) Christensen, Nancy (Korycki) Mac Metzger, Rodney Korycki, and Shelly (Korycki) Elisech; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; step-sister, Helen (Stoll) Crampton, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Lydia was welcomed home to heaven by daughter Susan Lynn and a large family of brothers and sisters. Lydia's family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, March 22, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Monday, March 23, 2020 from 11:00 AM until Lydia's 12:00 Noon Funeral Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services (formerly Reitz-Herzberg), 1550 Midland Rd., between State & Gratiot. Interment will be held in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or the Dementia Society of America. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.

Lydia Linda Korycki

September 10, 1925 - March 17, 2020