TAWAS – The Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Dave and Marcia Lesinski as the King and Queen of the 76th Annual Perchville USA.
Lifelong residents of the Tawases, the Lesinskis embody the community spirit, volunteerism, and leadership that define Perchville Royalty.
Dave and Marcia first met in high school and both graduated from Tawas Area High School. They were married in 1973 and raised two daughters, Kimberly and Michelle. Their family has since grown to include six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Lesinskis are the owners of Great Lakes Insurance Agency in Tawas City, which they have operated since 2002. The property where Great Lakes Insurance stands holds a special place in Marcia’s family history. Her family purchased the corner lot in 1927, and today that same property is where the iconic large American flag is proudly displayed. Through Great Lakes Insurance Agency, Dave and Marcia have also been generous sponsors of numerous community events, supporting local initiatives year after year.
Dave currently serves on the Tawas City Council and has held numerous leadership roles over the years, including with the original Tawas City DDA, the Tawas Police Authority Board, the Industrial Development Corporation, and the Tawas Boosters Club, where he served as president for ten years. He coached softball for more than 20 years and was actively involved with Mariner Fest. A Kiwanis member since 1992, Dave has also been deeply committed to the Knights of Columbus, serving as treasurer and later as Grand Knight for many years. For more than a decade, he ran the Knights of Columbus kitchen, preparing meals for community events, including Perchville fish fries and the coronation breakfast. One of his favorite Perchville memories is participating in the demolition derby—an experience he remembers as “a lot of fun.”
Marcia has long matched Dave’s dedication to community service. Often working alongside him in the Knights of Columbus kitchen—baking cakes, washing dishes, and helping serve—she has also been active with the Tawas Boosters Club, served as a Brownie leader, volunteered on the Chamber’s Light Up the Bay committee, assisted the Tawas DDA, supported Mariner Fest, and helps with Holy Family Nursing Home ministries. She also helps place American flags along US-23, and her family continues the tradition of organizing and displaying the iconic large flag on their historic property, as well as carrying it proudly in the Fourth of July parade. Marcia cherishes her memories of serving Perchville meals at the Knights Hall and enjoys seeing the community come together in celebration.
Despite their many accomplishments, neither Dave nor Marcia has ever sought recognition. In their interview, they expressed how deeply they believe in giving back to the community that has given so much to them. Their lives reflect genuine generosity, leadership, and service—qualities that make them outstanding examples of Perchville Royalty.
The Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce proudly congratulates Dave and Marcia Lesinski on being named the 2026 Perchville USA King and Queen. Their lifelong dedication to the Tawases continues to enrich the community and inspire those around them.
– Courtesy of Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce
