Johnny L. Michalek

Johnny L. Michalek, age 88, of Granger passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Granger.

Johnny was born May 31, 1925 to Frank Michalek Sr. and Marie Kurtin.

He was a farmer for many years. After farming he worked for Edwin Repa, building homes and owned a tavern he called Michalek’s Bar. He also owned and operated Michalek’s Package Store with his wife Vlasta.
He was a parishioner of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where he served with the Knights of Columbus. Johnny enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking barbecue, gardening, and playing dominoes and Taroks; most of all, he loved to dance.

He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, his Wife Vlasta, Stepdaughter Jeanette Carfer, and siblings: Mary Knapek, Frank Michalek Jr., Hattie Klepac, Frances Klepac, Anton Michalek, and Joe Michalek.

Survivors include Stepson, Harvey Nemec and wife Donna, sisters: Agnes Stojanik, Georgia Mikulencak and Evelyn Demirsu, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held 6:30PM Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger. Celebration of Mass will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 14, 2014, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger.