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ESCANABA -- David Chernick, 87 passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
David was born on September 30, 1936 in Escanaba to Russian immigrants Nicholas and Mary (Warchena) Chernick; he was the youngest of eight brothers and sisters and raised on the family farm in Harris, it was there that he learned, at a very young age, a strong work ethic, zest for knowledge and a passion for being in the outdoors gardening and tending to his land he coined as "Frog Hollow". He enjoyed discussing politics and world news with his friends and family; however, his greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids quizzing them on state capitals and challenging them to learn the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
His most treasured time was spending quiet evenings on the back porch watching the deer and wild turkeys while sipping coffee with his wife and best friend Linda of 58 years. David lived his life with tremendous integrity, a vision for possibility and a razer-quick wit.
David served in the Army and was a lifelong practicing Catholic.
David is survived by his wife and children David Chernick, Ford River, Lisa Chernick, Long Prairie, Minn., Nicole Larucci (Mike), McHenry, Ill. and Marc Chernick (Sheila), Escanaba and Janesville, Wis., along with his grandchildren Stephanie Wiillete (Abby), Chicago, Ill., Ana Chernick (Josh), Ishpeming, Blaine Chernick (Katherine) ,Wells, Viktor Hensen, McHenry, Ill., Nicholas Sampey, Fargo, N.D., Rory Hensen, Ty Hensen, Mason Larucci and Michael L. Larucci, McHenry, Ill.; and two great-grandchildren Joshua and Hunter.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Nicholas, John, Wesley and sisters Ann Pinozek, Helen Ryan, Jean DeGrand, Barbara Phalen and Olga DeGrand.
A special thanks to Sheila Chernick for her round the clock compassionate care and unwavering support she demonstrated during this challenging time.
A church service will not be held; however, a celebration of life will take place later this year.
A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net.
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.