You have finished the race, your course is complete; welcome home my good and faithful servant. On June 27, 2015, God called Victor Michalewicz home to heaven. While the world does not seem the same without this wonderful caring soul, those who knew him would say that it was a privilege to be his friend or member of his family.

Victor Michalewicz's course began on March 10, 1927 at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains in Chernovitz, Romania. Victor was the son of Johann and Anna Michalewicz and the brother of seven siblings. Early on, he learned the value of hard work to help meet the family's needs. Growing up in Eastern Europe during this time was anything but easy. Remarkably, Victor survived the devastating effects of little to no food and even being shot by Nazi soldiers. Not all of his siblings were as fortunate.

In 1948, he met his future bride, Alice Kunert in Laer, Germany. The following year they were married. In 1950, he had a family of his own when they welcomed their first-born son, Don Jürgen into the world. The refugee family found it difficult to make ends meet and knew that a good education would be essential to their children's future. The land of opportunity seemed like just the place to have the freedom they so wanted. He applied to the U.S. Immigration office in New York, where Mr. and Mrs. Newton Rayzor noticed the young family's picture and decided to sponsor their journey.

Upon arrival to Denton, Texas in 1956 many welcomed the Michalewicz's as they disembarked the train. It was not long before they settled into a house on the Rayzor's ranch and worked in exchange for sponsorship. In 1958, Victor and Alice were blessed with a second son, Harry.

After returning service to the Rayzor's, Victor desired to be independent and went to work for Morrison Milling for ten years and later LTV Aerospace for 28 years.

Those who knew him experienced his uncanny ability for finding humor in every situation. The love and devotion to his family was unlike any other, he was a man of his word and above all he loved the Lord. His faith guided him to be a generous spirit, Deacon of his church and a leader in the local Christian community.

Victor is survived by his wife, Alice Michalewicz of Denton, his son and daughter-in-law Harry and Judith Michalewicz of Denton, his daughter-in-law Frankie Michalewicz of Euless, his sisters Francisca Hartman and Paula Brühn of Germany, his grand-daughters Michelle Harwell of Denton, Jessica Leatherwood of Frisco and Allison Carlwicz of Denton, his great-grandchildren, Darian, Ashtyn and Paityn Leatherwood. He was preceded in death by his son, parents and five siblings.

Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park on July 1, 2015 at 10:00am.

Victor's favorite charities included the Billy Graham Foundation and the Friends of Israel.