August Frank Janicek, age 89 of Clintonville, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on November 5, 1923 in Czechoslovakia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Frances (Slamka) Janicek. At the age of 15, August and his family moved to the Milwaukee area. In 1942 he enlisted with the United States Army Air Force and served his country for 4 years. On August 3, 1946 he was united in marriage to Anna Marie Kolosky in Milwaukee. The couple enjoyed traveling as a family when the children were younger. August and Anna especially enjoyed the trip they took to Europe to visit relatives. August was a hardworking man. He owned a grocery store, a bar, a real estate office and an insurance office throughout his life. He also worked as a tool and die maker for the Ladish Company in Cudahy for many years until retiring. After retiring August and Anna moved to Shawano. August was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano as well as a member of the Shawano V.F.W., American Legion, AmVets and Knights of Columbus. He was a kind, caring, fun loving, easy going man who will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. August is survived by: his son, Gregory (Sally) Janicek of Wausau; his daughter, Elaine (Ed) Spredemann of Belle Plaine; 5 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. August was preceded in death by his wife, Anna on March 15, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:30am until the time of the service. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com