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Leroy William Michalak
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Passed away, surrounded by family on November 23, 2024 at the age of 89.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna (nee Bailey) and children Michael (Ashley) Michalak and Michelle Heermann. He is the beloved grandfather of Michael Michalak, Jacob (Meris) Michalak, and Nicolette and Kristy Kesselring. He is the adored great-grandfather of Freyja and Atlas Michalak. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Leroy was preceded in death by his sister Joann Soleck, brother-in-law Barry Soleck, stepbrothers Walter (late Dolores) Szczepanski, Robert (late Geraldine) Szczepanski, and Lorraine (late Robert) Kruse.
Leroy was proud veteran of the US Army and retired member of the Pipefitters Union 597.
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