George Wawak 72 years old, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Lake Charles, La.  He was born in Little Rock, Ark. on March 23, 1951, to his parents Claude and Mary Wawak.

George Wawak moved to Lake Charles more than 40 years ago. Once in Louisiana and Lake Charles, he embraced the area and considered himself a Cajun. When he was younger George enjoyed motorcycle riding and traveled from coast to coast. He liked to tell the story that his wife gave him money and a credit card and told him go and come back with a better attitude. He did. After he was no longer able to ride, he enjoyed camping and RVing. He most enjoyed going to the “deer woods” every Thanksgiving with one of his good friends. They never hunted, but just enjoyed roughing it and the fun they had.

George was very talented in whatever he set his mind to, whether it was the automobile upholstery he did before retiring or anything else. His upholstery included everything from four wheeler seats to classic cars to hot rods and show cars. He included in some of his jobs his signature handlebar mustache to let anyone know he had worked on that car. His talent also included being self-taught in carpentry and building or inventing anything else he thought up.

He is survived by his loving wife Regina Spencer Wawak of Lake Charles; sister, Debi Gefell and husband, Frank; brother, Larry Spann and wife, Lisa; daughter, Shannon Dupuis and husband, Todd; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Also, numerous nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents. He was also preceded by Jeweleen Wawak, his stepmother, but considered his mom.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial visitation on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at 4 p.m.  to  6 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles at 4321 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA 70605. 

Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

The family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at www.johnson funeralhome.net.