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Ronald Michalak Obituary
He was born January 7, 1943, in Erie, a son of the late Paul and Eleanor Ross Michalak.
Mr. Michalak was employed at Chippers and was very well liked by all their patrons.
He enjoyed the beach, going for walks with his friend, LaVerne, fishing, horse racing, antique car shows, and spending time with his friends and grandchildren. He was a real people person and was loved by many.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are grandparents Ted and Velia Milusewski; two sons and a daughter, Ronald Paul Michalak Jr., Brian Anthony Michalak and twin sister, Nadine Marie Michalak.
Surviving are three daughters, Cynthia Nadine Dziuba of Warren, Renee Cecelia Walmsley-Maines (Thomas) of California and Corrina Burton of Ocala, Fla.; a sister, Lorraine Draszkiewicz (Ronald) of Erie; a brother, Paul Michalak (Sandy) of Erie; 10 grandchildren, Nathan Bauman (Alicia), Peggy Sproveri (Joe), Gary Bauman Jr. (Brittanny), Howard T. Walmsley Jr. (Christina), Brandon L. Walmsley (Meredith), Johnathan T. Maines, Lucy R. Maines, Tara Garren Bryant, Amber Garren and Trisha Garren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Friends may attend a memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 28, in Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Road, Erie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Michalak
Renee
March 13, 2016
I miss you Dad Rest easy
Jerry and Darlene Lyons
February 28, 2016
Sorry to hear about Ron's passing, he was a very kind man, rest in peace Ron
Nathan Bauman
February 28, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztIESp8GEmg
Nathan Bauman
February 28, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYSxd7QT3QU
wynonie gibson
February 27, 2016
Rest in peace
February 27, 2016
So sorry & sad to hear of Ronnie's passing over to our heavenly home, he will be missed by our family ... Love & Prayers, Cousin Linda
Nathan Bauman
February 27, 2016
They didn't believe he would have any normal brain activity or wake up due to not having oxygen for about 25 minutes... so the hug and his responding was amazing and quite shocking to say the least.
Grandpa woke up and looked at me. I said it's me Nathan your grandson and he smiled at me. He also squeezed my hand. I said do you remember me and he nodded. I asked if he was in pain and he shook his head no. I said I love you grandpa and he reached up to hug me n I kissed him on the forehead. He was trying to lip that he loved me too. This was the most he had done during this and one of the last things he did before taken off life support. He passed away around 3:30 am Feb 24, 2016. R.I.P. I LOVE YOU GRANDPA, AND WILL MISS YOU! FLY HIGH!
Thank you Aunt Renee for getting this picture that will forever help me remember this moment.
Stacy Dennington/Frantz
February 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. I worked with him at the bar. He was such a great person with a big heart. He was loved by all. And always had a listening ear. It has been 15 yrs since I have seen him. But he will always be remembered.
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