Alan D. Piwinski

May 7, 1947 - November 3, 2018

Alan David Piwinski passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 3, 2018 at the age of 71. Al was born on May 7, 1947 in Detroit Michigan, son of Phyllis and Leonard Piwinski. Al met Cynthia Santora in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he attended Western Michigan University. They married in 1972 and moved to North Branch, Michigan where they raised two beautiful daughters, made life-long friends, and where he began his 42-year career as a dedicated public educator and administrator. Teaching children, bargaining on behalf of school teachers, and advocating for the highest quality learning environments were among his greatest accomplishments. A strongly devoted husband, father and papa, he loved his family above all else and they were his greatest source of pride. If you ever spent time talking with Al, you most certainly know a great deal about the lives and achievements of his wife, children and grandchildren. When he wasn’t in his office you could find him either on the golf course or at the helm of his boat sailing with his wife and family. In retirement he spent his summers on the shores of Lake Huron at home in Port Sanilac and winters on the Gulf of Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Cynthia Piwinski; his daughters Leah Clark and Sarah Piwinski, their spouses Chris Clark and Arthur Mortensen; his four grandchildren Ben Clark, Abby Clark, Alexis Mortensen, and Saddie Mortensen, his brother Leonard Piwinski (Scottie Piwinski) and sister Nancy Molski (Jon Molski). He was preceded in death by his parents Phyllis and Leonard Piwinski. A celebration of his life will be held at North Branch Elementary School, 4055 Elm Creek Rd, North Branch, MI 48461 on Sunday, November 18th at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital and the American Cancer Society.