MOHAWK — Wade Neal Roznik “Mitty,” 58, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, surrounded by friends and family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Wade was born July, 17, 1962, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a son of Frank Roznik and Betty (Fox) Kausie.
Wade attended and graduated from Calumet High School with the class of 1980. He served in the U.S. Army and loved to tell stories about his time in Germany.
Wade was a former driver for Thurner’s Bakery for 17-plus years and later McCabe’s distributing.
He was married to Joyce Ann Lahnala on July 20, 2007, in Eagle River.
Wade was known for his smart wit, always being on the move, helping his family friend’s and neighbor’s without being asked. He spent most of his time at his property in Gay, loved his gardening and had a green thumb. What he loved most was spending time with his pug Gus Gus.
Wade was preceded in death by his father Frank Roznik, mother Betty Kausie, step father John Kausie and sister Robin Rappana.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Roznik; daughter, Tanya (Craig) Bastian; granddaughter, Kailee (Christopher) Outinen; great granddaughter, Paisley Outinen; brother, Frank (Sue) Roznik; sisters, Marie Roznik (Nick Rajacic) and Renee (Pete) Tuoriniemi; uncle, Charles Fox; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, Wes Aho, John Jewell, and many more.
At Wade’s request a celebration of life will be held at his property in Gay on his birthday July, 17, 2021, at 3 p.m.
Condolences for the family may be sent to P.O. Box 267, Mohawk, MI 49950.
