John "Chum" C. Wolak, 63, of Crystal Falls, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 7, 1950, in Stambaugh, Mich., son of the late John and Barbara (Stalter) Wolak John grew up in Alpha and attended school there. He married Sherry Bruce on January 17, 1970, at the Baptist Church in Crystal Falls. John was drafted into the U.S. Army in January of 1970, and served in the Vietnam War. After five months of service, on December 3, 1970, he was injured in the war and became disabled. He then moved back to Crystal Falls. John enjoyed many hobbies, including, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, woodcarving, tying jigs, rock polishing, playing guitar and listening to music and spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sherry; one son, Donald (Riki Rouse) Wolak, Crystal Falls; one daughter, Dawn (Jim) Thoreson, Amasa, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Cooper, Jesse, Joslyn, Eric, Kyler and Siiri; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by two brothers, Christopher Wolak, Steven Wolak and one sister Eva Wolak. Visitation will be Thursday, October 17, 2013, 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Rev. Nate Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls. The East Side Veteran's Council will accord Military Honors at graveside. You may light a candle in remembrance of John, or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The family has chosen the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls, to honor John's Legacy of Life.