Alex Michael Wojtak II 1955 - 2022
Alex Michael Wojtak II, age 66, of Channahon, IL, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by family on Friday morning of April 22, 2022, at home.
He was born November 4, 1955, at the "old" St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, the son of Loretta (nee Kropinski) and Alex Michael Wojtak. Mike attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School. He did his undergraduate studies at Lewis University and received his Law Degree from Loyola University.
Mike, a partner with the Tracy, Johnson and Wilson Law Firm in Joliet, has practiced law in the community for many years.
He is the beloved husband of 36 years to Lee (nee Stroud) Wojtak; dearest dad of Tom (Sarah) Yuratick and Jyne (the late Robert) Hayes; proud grandpa of Jesse, Kathryn (Brennan), Becca; Allison, Abigail, Maggie, Gina, Alex, Samantha; Cindy (Nick) and Dana (Jeff); devoted great-grandpa of Phoebe; cherished son of Loretta Wojtak; fond brother of Mary (Ron) McAdams, Paula (Rob) Holtzauer, Annie (Ron) LaVazza, and Jim (Lisa) Wojtak. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as his canine companions, Aggie and Gabriel also survive.
Preceded in death by his father and son-in-law.
Mike was a member of the Church of St. Jude, the WIll County Bar Association, Channahon-Minooka Rotary, and a former board member of Easter Seals. He enjoyed collecting coins and stamps, however, his greatest passion was being with family, serving his clients and his community.
He will be remembered fondly for his honesty, integrity, and his calm and pleasant demeanor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to St. Judes Building Fund, Channahon-Minooka Rotary, or Easter Seals.