John W. Michalek

He was born on Nov. 8, 1949, in Romulus, Mich., the son of Gladys (Czaja) Michalek and the late John A. Michalek. He attended Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights, Mich., graduating with the Class of 1967.

John married Donna Laramie on Feb. 13, 1971, at St. Norbert Catholic Church in Inkster, Mich. The couple celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this year.

He was employed as an automotive laborer for many years.

John was a member of the UAW-GM. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and working on his food plots.

John is survived by his wife, Donna; mother Gladys; brothers Michael Michalek and Joseph Michalek, both of Taylor, Mich.; sister Sandra (Ronald) Neu of Taylor, Mich.; many nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and friends.

Private family services will be held.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of John W. Michalek online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com

Funeral arrangements are by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.