John Jacob Wolak (Sr.)Law enforcement
Born Uniontown, PA, Jan. 21, 1929; son of Michael and Gertrude (Fuchs) W.; married Anne Margaret Joyce; children: Joyce Jablonsky, John J. Jr, James, Joseph, Jesse, Jeffrey, Janet, Jason, Jerry.
Education: University of Georgia.
Career: Los Angeles Sheriffs Department 24 years.
Military: U.S. Army, 1951-54 active duty, 1954-66 reserve, Major.
Member of: American Legion Post #309, Sheriffs Star Post - Commander Post #790, West Covina, chaplain.
From: "Polish Americans in California, Vol. II," National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs & Polish American Historical Association. California 1995.