Leslie Charles Edikauskas, age 86 of Manistee, MI died Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home.

He was born on March 8, 1939 in Manistee the son of the late Charles & Catherine (Cromer) Edikauskas. He attended Manistee High School, graduating in 1957. He enlisted in the US Army that same year, being honorably discharged on July 20, 1960.

He was employed as a supervisor at Hardy Salt Company, later Diamond Crystal & Akzo Nobel from 1967 until 1995. He also had been employed by Ludington Components. Les enjoyed chess & sketching, working in pencil.

Survivors include his wife; Bonita A. Hale, one daughter; Sherry (Cory West) Edikauskas of Sierra Vista, AZ, one son; William (Jennifer) Edikauskas also of Sierra Vista, step-daughter; Tammy Bechtel of Manistee, grandchildren; Justin, Jenna, Blake, Brendon, & Adam, step-granddaughter; Lila Ann Bechtel, great grandchildren; Amelia-Rae, Wesley, Evelyn-Delores, his sister Ethel (Binky) Plouhar, and his brother; Kenneth Pelarski.

He was also preceded in death by a son; Charles, and a brother-in-law; Sonny Pluohar.

No Services are planned at this time.

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