John Dudek

John Dudek

On Monday, December 7th, 1931, John and Eva Dudek welcomed the birth of their fourth son -- John Joseph Dudek. Like his siblings before him, John was born in Detroit, Michigan. His education began at St. Cunegunda in 1939. While attending school, he spent three years as a paper boy for the Detroit Times, and three more as a pin setter at the Forum Bowl. In 1950 he graduated from Chadsey High School. John spent the next four years serving in the U.S. Navy, primarily stationed in Key West, Florida. During his service he married Jean Ozuch on May 22, 1954. Upon returning to Michigan, John continued his education at Henry Ford Community College, Eastern Michigan and the University of Michigan, and he resumed his employment at A&P until 1959 when he began his teaching career for Redford Union Schools. His education career would span 30 years as both a teacher and administrator. He retired in June 1988. Besides Detroit, he has lived in Key West, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Livonia, Brooklyn (Mich.) and Howell. John and Jean had three children -- Elaine, James, and Susan. Among his interests, he enjoys reading, yard work, walking and traveling. John passed away in February 2004 at the age of 72.

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"I'll always remember Uncle John with a smile on his face. The man could light up a room just by entering it. I always looked forward to seeing him." -- Sam Dudek

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