Ivan Lee Krawczak

Ivan L. Krawczak, age 68, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On November 23, 1948, Ivan was born to the late Harry and Blanche (Pieczynski) Krawczak in Alpena, Michigan. Ivan graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1966, with honors receiving the Thomas Murch Award for outstanding athletic and scholar achievement. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 2 years in Mannheim, Germany. Ivan graduated from Western Michigan University where he played football for 2 years, was an All American, and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He worked for the Department of Human Services as a supervisor, retiring in 2002. Ivan enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, reading western novels, and fixing things. He also enjoyed making memories by spending quality family time with his children and grandchildren, and going to his grandchildren's sporting events. Quotes by Ivan: "Have a good day! Don't waste this one." and "For what it's worth."
He is survived by his companion Robin Patterson, 3 children: Ivy Cook (Jason Bredow) of Rogers City,MI; Luke (Jessica) Krawczak of Alpena, MI; Laura (Aaron) Hotelling of Gaylord, MI; 6 grandchildren: Scarlett, Eli, Ian, Austin, Dillon, and Alexis. One sister Darlene (Robert) Graczyk of Bay City, MI, and several nieces and nephews.
Ivan was preceded in death by his two grandchildren Grace Hotelling and Casey Cook, a sister Geraldine Mortensen.
Family and friends will gather for visitation at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home on Friday, November 24, 2017, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Full Military Honors accorded by the V.F.W. Post 2496 beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Service begins at 11 a.m. with Fr. James Fitzpatrick officiating.
Internment: Holy Cross Cemetery
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Long Lake Improvement Association.

Friday, November 24, 2017 - Visitation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Full Military Honors 7:00 PM; at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home; Saturday, November 25, 2017 - Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Funeral Service 11:00 AM; at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home

Saturday, November 25, 2017 11:00 AM

KARPUS HUNTER FUNERAL HOME 516 W CHISHOLM ST Alpena, Michigan 49707

Friday, November 24, 2017 - Visitation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Full Military Honors 7:00 PM; at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home; Saturday, November 25, 2017 - Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Funeral Service 11:00 AM; at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home