Michael Walchko Jr., 92, of Lorain, affectionately known as the "Candy Man" to residents and caregivers at Amherst Manor, died peacefully there Monday, June 1, 2009. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 4, 1916 and had been a Lorain resident since 1924.
Mr. Walchko was a World war II veteran of the United States Army, where he fulfilled duty assignments as a corporal attached to the 7th Infantry Artillery Division.
He was the recipient of the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars as well as the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars along with the Good Conduct Medal.
He was employed as a millwright for the Lorain-Cuyahoga Works of the United States Steel Corporation, retiring in 1978 following a career that spanned 42 years with the steel producer.
Mike was an active parishioner of St. Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and offertory counter, he also volunteered countless hours of time to various church fundraising activities. he was a member of the Holy Name Society at St Nicholas and received recognition as Holy Name Man of the year in 1995.
Mr. Walchko was an accomplished dancer and competed in a variety of dance contests through the north shore region with his sister, Olga. He was also a fan of Big Band Music and was privileged to have met Cab Calloway while he was performing in the Cleveland area. Additional interest include bowling, woodworking, gardening and all sports in general.
He is survived by his daughters, Jan Walchko-Domingues (husband Javier) residing in Sherman Oaks, California, Karen Thomas (husband Dave) and Pasty Maderitz, both of Lorain; grandchildren, Derek Thomas, Jennifer Britt, Michael Maderitz and T. J. Maderitz and by sister, Olga Wyvill of Avon Lake.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Mahilo) in 2007; his father. Michael Walchko, Sr, in 1962; his mother, Millie (nee Durnak) in 1981; his brother, Paul Walchko and by his sisters, Anna Ferency, Mary Fecho, Betty Shewell and Irene Wyvill.
Info Source: The Morning Journal
Mr. Walchko was a World war II veteran of the United States Army, where he fulfilled duty assignments as a corporal attached to the 7th Infantry Artillery Division.
He was the recipient of the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars as well as the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars along with the Good Conduct Medal.
He was employed as a millwright for the Lorain-Cuyahoga Works of the United States Steel Corporation, retiring in 1978 following a career that spanned 42 years with the steel producer.
Mike was an active parishioner of St. Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and offertory counter, he also volunteered countless hours of time to various church fundraising activities. he was a member of the Holy Name Society at St Nicholas and received recognition as Holy Name Man of the year in 1995.
Mr. Walchko was an accomplished dancer and competed in a variety of dance contests through the north shore region with his sister, Olga. He was also a fan of Big Band Music and was privileged to have met Cab Calloway while he was performing in the Cleveland area. Additional interest include bowling, woodworking, gardening and all sports in general.
He is survived by his daughters, Jan Walchko-Domingues (husband Javier) residing in Sherman Oaks, California, Karen Thomas (husband Dave) and Pasty Maderitz, both of Lorain; grandchildren, Derek Thomas, Jennifer Britt, Michael Maderitz and T. J. Maderitz and by sister, Olga Wyvill of Avon Lake.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Mahilo) in 2007; his father. Michael Walchko, Sr, in 1962; his mother, Millie (nee Durnak) in 1981; his brother, Paul Walchko and by his sisters, Anna Ferency, Mary Fecho, Betty Shewell and Irene Wyvill.
Info Source: The Morning Journal
Michael Walchko Jr., 92, of Lorain, affectionately known as the "Candy Man" to residents and caregivers at Amherst Manor, died peacefully there Monday, June 1, 2009. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 4, 1916 and had been a Lorain resident since 1924.
Mr. Walchko was a World war II veteran of the United States Army, where he fulfilled duty assignments as a corporal attached to the 7th Infantry Artillery Division.
He was the recipient of the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars as well as the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars along with the Good Conduct Medal.
He was employed as a millwright for the Lorain-Cuyahoga Works of the United States Steel Corporation, retiring in 1978 following a career that spanned 42 years with the steel producer.
Mike was an active parishioner of St. Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and offertory counter, he also volunteered countless hours of time to various church fundraising activities. he was a member of the Holy Name Society at St Nicholas and received recognition as Holy Name Man of the year in 1995.
Mr. Walchko was an accomplished dancer and competed in a variety of dance contests through the north shore region with his sister, Olga. He was also a fan of Big Band Music and was privileged to have met Cab Calloway while he was performing in the Cleveland area. Additional interest include bowling, woodworking, gardening and all sports in general.
He is survived by his daughters, Jan Walchko-Domingues (husband Javier) residing in Sherman Oaks, California, Karen Thomas (husband Dave) and Pasty Maderitz, both of Lorain; grandchildren, Derek Thomas, Jennifer Britt, Michael Maderitz and T. J. Maderitz and by sister, Olga Wyvill of Avon Lake.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Mahilo) in 2007; his father. Michael Walchko, Sr, in 1962; his mother, Millie (nee Durnak) in 1981; his brother, Paul Walchko and by his sisters, Anna Ferency, Mary Fecho, Betty Shewell and Irene Wyvill.
Info Source: The Morning Journal
Mr. Walchko was a World war II veteran of the United States Army, where he fulfilled duty assignments as a corporal attached to the 7th Infantry Artillery Division.
He was the recipient of the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars as well as the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars along with the Good Conduct Medal.
He was employed as a millwright for the Lorain-Cuyahoga Works of the United States Steel Corporation, retiring in 1978 following a career that spanned 42 years with the steel producer.
Mike was an active parishioner of St. Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and offertory counter, he also volunteered countless hours of time to various church fundraising activities. he was a member of the Holy Name Society at St Nicholas and received recognition as Holy Name Man of the year in 1995.
Mr. Walchko was an accomplished dancer and competed in a variety of dance contests through the north shore region with his sister, Olga. He was also a fan of Big Band Music and was privileged to have met Cab Calloway while he was performing in the Cleveland area. Additional interest include bowling, woodworking, gardening and all sports in general.
He is survived by his daughters, Jan Walchko-Domingues (husband Javier) residing in Sherman Oaks, California, Karen Thomas (husband Dave) and Pasty Maderitz, both of Lorain; grandchildren, Derek Thomas, Jennifer Britt, Michael Maderitz and T. J. Maderitz and by sister, Olga Wyvill of Avon Lake.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Mahilo) in 2007; his father. Michael Walchko, Sr, in 1962; his mother, Millie (nee Durnak) in 1981; his brother, Paul Walchko and by his sisters, Anna Ferency, Mary Fecho, Betty Shewell and Irene Wyvill.
Info Source: The Morning Journal
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