Walter Adam Lukasiak

Walter Adam Lukasiak, age 85, of Caseville, died Friday, January 5, 2007, surrounded by his family at Tendercare of Cass City after a long illness.

Walter was born April 15, 1921 in Caseville to the late Michael and Josephine (Szupska) Lukasiak. He lived in Caseville until he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving for six years in the Pacific Theater. On November 30, 1946 he married Adeline Moraniec of Detroit at St. Francis Catholic Church in Detroit. Adeline (Del) died October 17, 2005.

After thirty years service, Walt retired from the Detroit Fire Department in 1977 with the rank of Captain. The same year he returned to live in Caseville. He was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church, the Caseville Eagles #3690, and Knights of Columbus #8042. He enjoyed spending his winters in Jensen Beach, Florida. He was a devoted father and grandfather.

Walt is survived by his four children Christine (Bill) Kravez of Canton, Mark (Debbie) of Farmington Hills, Marie (David) Quinn of Caseville and Brian (Pam) of Maple City; grandchildren Jill, Tracy, Bill Jr., Katherine, Rachael, Mark, Luke, and Tyler; and great-grandchildren Philip, Eve, Samuel, and Caroline.

He was preceded in death by his wife Adeline, brothers Jack and Victor and sisters Mary Fischer, Fan Edwards, Ann Polcyn, and Jane Hineman.

A Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Monday, January 8th at St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville, with Fr. Kenneth Yaroch presiding. Burial with military honors will be in St. Roch Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-8 Saturday and 1-8 Sunday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and from 10 AM Monday until the time of Mass. There will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7PM Sunday. There will be an Eagles’ Ritual at 2PM Sunday.

Memorials may be made to the Thumb Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers for their work in supporting our troops or the USWSF (U.S. Wounded Soldier Foundation), 660 Preston Forrest #135, Dallas, TX 75230.