HENRY “CDR, US NAVY” J. WNUK 
Henry J Wnuk, CDR, US Navy (ret), 77, Fallon, NV, passed away May 9 at the Life Care Health facility in Reno, NV from complications related to a stroke he had seven months earlier.
Henry fought a gallant fight, but the mental and physical obstacles proved too much to overcome. Behind his humble and easy-going demeanor was a lifetime of notable achievements.
After he graduated from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute with a BS degree, Henry enlisted in the Naval Aviation Officer Training School followed by Undergraduate Pilot Training where he earned the coveted gold wings of a Naval Aviator. Henry was a Command Pilot on the P-3 Orion, a multi-engine, turbo prop maritime and surveillance aircraft for most of his 23-year career but also served as an Aviation Safety Officer, Air Traffic Control Officer, Squadron Executive Officer and Detachment Officer-in-Charge.
His duty locations included NAS Agana, Patuxent River, Point Magu and NAS Fallon. After retiring from the Navy, Henry was hired by Northwest Airlines and flew wide-body commercial
aircraft such as the B-757 and DC-10 to domestic and international destinations for twelve years.
Henry lived life to the fullest. An avid skier, outdoorsman and Harley rider, Henry made nearly forty trips to motorcycle rallies in Sturgis, SD, alone during his lifetime. He was a devoted
son, dependable brother and loyal friend who was loved by many and will be missed by many more.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 1:00 pm at Walton’s Chapel, 875 W. Second Street, Reno, NV.