John R. Michalets, 80, of Florence, Wis., passed away Saturday, August 18, 2007, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, Mich. He was born August 22, 1926, in Ashland, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Campbell) Michalec. John attended school in Ashland and graduated from Ashland High School. He served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. John then attended Ashland County Normal School where he received his teaching certificate. He taught for one year in Iron River, Wis. John married the former Carolyn Granger on June 3, 1956, in Ashland. They lived in Durand, Wis. for a short time before moving to Florence in 1957. He was a conservation officer for the State of Wisconsin from 1955, until he retired in 1977. He enjoyed building and carpentry work, hunting, fishing, gardening, animals, nature, and spending time outdoors. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn; one daughter, Elyse Michalets, Florence; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Michalets, Frank Michalets; two sisters, Margaret Ratliff and Mary Strecker. Visitation will be Thursday, August 23, 2007, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home, Florence. The funeral service will be 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Pastor Doug Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Ashland, Wis. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to John's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence is serving the family.