Age 81, of Farmington Hills, Born in Detroit, Michigan.

Husband of Rachel (Gleason) Churches. Son of the late Norman and Margie (Killian) Churches. Proud father of David (Sheri), the late James, Tom (LouAnn), JoAnne (Dan Clements), Paul (Angie), Edward (Michelle), Joe (Diane) and Mary. Loving grandfather of Jeff (fiancée Sara Killian), Jim (Kristen), Matthew, Mark, Jenn, Jaime, Eddie, Jon, Lindsay, Drew and Kylie. Excited great-grandfather of Abby. Survived by his loving dog, Champ. Brother of the late Mary Virginia (John Ruedisueli), uncle of Edward Ruedisueli (Marilyn) and great uncle to Amanda (Aaron Prunkard) and Joshua. Great-great uncle to Sam Prunkard. Brother-in-law to James Gleason and Mary (Gleason) Tobin. World War II Veteran who served in the Philippines. Len retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years of service as a Material Handling Engineer. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and the Fox Run community.

Memorial Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. (Remembrance Service 7 p.m.) at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.).

Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi. Officiant Msgr. John Budde, Pastor.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Central High School Scholarship Fund, 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, MI 48374 or Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154.