Arthur Carl Wasek, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away on June 17, 2021 at the age of 90 years old. He was born on November 22, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Karl and Alma Wasek. Arthur married his beloved wife Joan Mary (Martin) Wasek on January 10, 1959. He attended Lawrence Technological University and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1952. Arthur was proud of being a Registered Professional Engineer with the State of Michigan. During his long career, Arthur worked for Chrysler, Giffels & Vallet, Grand Trunk Railroad, Oakland County, Ford, & General Motors before retiring in 1989. Arthur honorably served his country in the Army from December 8, 1952 to November 24, 1954 during the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky as an instructor and at Izmir, Turkey as a NATO Engineer. When Arthur had free time, he could be found traveling, listening to classical music, working with computers, and enjoying pistol marksmanship. As a lover of books, he enjoyed both reading and book-collecting. More than anything, he loved spending time with his greatest treasure, his family.
He is survived by his wife Joan Wasek; Children Andrea Wasek (Chris Knoll), Greg Wasek (Kelly), Steve Wasek (Mary), Annette Wasek-Gaglio (Matt Gaglio); Grandchildren James, Grace, Katie, Kristen McCourt (Jon); Great-Grandchild Mackenzie Kathleen McCourt.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 23, at 10 AM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Utica, Michigan. An instate will be held before the service beginning at 9:30 AM.