Alton Albert Michalcik , 84, of Hallettsville, went to his heavenly home July 11, 2022 after a two-year battle with lung cancer.  He was definitely a fighter to the end.  He was born on May 31,1938, to Alfonse and Lillie Michalcik in Hallettsville.  He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Alton attended school at Bila Hora thru eighth grade. He graduated from Hallettsville High School and completed six months of Active-Duty Training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina for the United States Army.  Afterwards he started work at the Texas Highway Department in Port Lavaca for a couple of years then began working for Shell Oil Company in Sheridan, Texas.  He then transferred to Karnes City to work at the Person Plant in Panna Maria and Pawnee Plant in Pawnee, Texas.  He was a member of the Karnes City Fire Department.  He was a Cub Scout Leader for Pack 115 while living in Karnes City.  He then was transferred back to Hallettsville to continue work at the Sheridan Plant where he retired after 30 years of service.  After retirement, he drove the bus at Hallettsville ISD for ten years.

During this time, he married his high school sweetheart, Bernice Dorothy Smirak, on November 19, 1961 in Sweet Home, Texas at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  To this union three children were born.

Alton loved his family and friends.  He especially loved the time spent with his wife.  There was never a time that they were apart, they always did everything together.  He always made sure everybody was taken care of before himself.  He had a big heart.  He loved his years as a bus driver being able to drive the students to many competitions/field trips.  He was a farmer who took pride in his land and cattle.  There was never a day that he wasn't out on the mule feeding his cattle, turkeys, and fish.  He loved fishing and hunting with his children and grandchildren.  His grandchildren were the light of his life.  He was always there to give his grandchildren advice and even found time to teach his grandson to drive.  There was never a time you wouldn't find him watching those grandchildren at their sporting events/ activities.  After his diagnosis of lung cancer two years ago, he had to slow down a bit but was still at home cheering on his grandchildren.  During his illness he always looked forward to when his son, David, would come pick him up and take him hunting or just to the farm to see his cattle.  He loved his outings with his son and even better when they stopped for ice cream.

Alton is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bernice Michalcik, his sons Wesley (Robyn), David (Debra) and daughter Michele Chovanetz (Christopher).  Survived by his brother Glen (Barbara) and Sister in-law Jeanette Michalcik, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, Alton is preceded in death by his brother Ervin Michalcik and nephew Rodney Michalcik.

Funeral Mass Service: 10:30 am, Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: 9 am, Saturday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rosary at 10 am. Pallbearers: Dustin Michalcik, Kyler Chovanetz, Christopher Chovanetz, Russell Swize, Robert Svetlik, and Jeffrey Guenther. Officiant: Msgr. John Peters. Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church or Donor's Choice. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.