William "Bill" Brzozowski

William "Bill" Zbigniew Brzozowski, age 77, of Hudsonville, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Bill was born on January 5, 1947, in Wildflecken, Germany at the end of WW2. Both parents were Polish refugees of the war, awaiting transport to the United States of America. Bill was the oldest of five children. The only boy, followed by four sisters to keep his life interesting. His future Wife Anita was also born in Wildflecken, Germany at the same Refugee camp. Her parents were Latvian refugees of the war, also awaiting transport to the United States of America. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Bill was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. Bill worked as an officer for the Grand Rapids Police Department for 28 years of service before his retirement. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter (Wladyslaw) and Wanda Brzozowski, his wife Anita Brzozowski, the love of his life. His sisters Mary Brzozowski and Irene Brzozowski Snead. Survivors include his children, Chrissy Brzozowski (Pat), Lisa Vandort (Andy), Matthew Brzozowski (Cara), Mike Brzozowski (Melanie) and Steven Brzozowski (Heidi); siblings, Janice Erlewein (Matt) & Wanda Smigiel (Ted). Grand Children; Auron, Grace, Carley, Alyx, Carmen, Kaylee, Alex, Tyler, Cole, Tayler, and Braden as well as many nieces and nephews. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Bill's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care. Memorial Service Pending. Update will be posted when arrangements are confirmed. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William "Bill" Brzozowski, please visit our flower store.