Obituary of Stanley Leonard Michalak
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Stanley Leonard Michalak, age 80, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Rosa (Jazwick) Michalak. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Maria (Higgins); sons, Ricky Folwer and his wife Janet, Frank Battles and his wife Cheryl, Mike Battles, and Shannon Battles and his wife Sherry; daughters, Anita Deron, Bernadette Battles, Lisa Gilmore, and Tina Lehrmann; sisters, Annie Michalak, Florence Michalak, Bebe Michalak, and Agnes Michalak; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Stanley was a kind hearted man who loved to laugh and considered everyone a friend. He was always there for his family and would do anything possible to help. He was extremely devoted to Maria and their seven children. One of his greatest pleasures was cooking and barbequing at family gatherings. He also enjoyed polka music and dancing. Stanley proudly served the United States in the Army in World War II with the 54th Engineering Maintenance Company in Japan. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Visitation for Stanley will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Clayton Funeral Home where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM by Marina Gomez. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 12:00 PM at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546, 281-482-1391. Father Benny Thadathikunnel, M.S. will be officiating.