10/03/2026
Obituary for Craig Sulak!
Craig Alvin Sulak, 71, of Cameron, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at his home. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron. Visitation will be at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service. Immediately after the service, the family invites everyone to the Cameron B**r Market to enjoy a cover-dish meal and to raise a glass to toast Craig.
Craig was born on April 29, 1955, in Rockdale to Alvin Frank and Marcia Violet (Uptmore) Sulak. He spent his childhood in Rockdale and in 1973 graduated from Rockdale High School. In the fall of 1986, through a mutual friend, he met the love of his life, Julie Stanislaw, at the Thorndale Chili Cookoff. Less than a year later, they were married on March 15, 1987, and in 1999 they settled in Cameron, with their two children, Austin and Holly. Craig then became a full-time rancher, raising not only cattle but exotic animals, water buffalo being a recent acquisition.
Craig loved deeply and unconditionally. He was known for his razor-sharp wit, infectious smile, and quirky personality. Always finding humor, he befriended people effortlessly, though he preferred being at home with his family and animals. Craig was fiercely independent, kind, caring, and loyal, and he is the love of Julie’s life. Love at first sight really does happen and last! Together, they cherished the adventure and journey of their active lives, from “Craig and Julie,” to “Dad and Mom,” and finally to “Grandpa and Doo.” He is irreplaceable and his presence will always be felt and never forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Timothy Frank Sulak; brother-in-law, Jamie Wall; and two nephews, James Derek Wall, and Cody Blaine Wall.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Julie Sulak of Cameron; son, Austin Sulak and Crystal Evans of Cameron; daughter, Holly Gommert and husband Colton of Cameron; sisters, Cheryl Hirt of Bryan, Pamela Schlemmer and Keri (Tweety) of Rockdale; Kari Sulak and Johnny Arner of Fort Worth; brother-in-law, Van Veenstra and wife Karen of Kingsland; brother-in-law, Casey Stanislaw and wife Ann of Cameron; and in-laws, Hal and Willyne Stanislaw of Cameron. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive, along with three grandchildren, whom he worshipped and adored, Harper, Jayci, and Grayson Gommert.
Honorary pall bearers ares son, Austin Sulak; cousin, Randy Sulak; close friends Dennis Payne, Tommy Standard, Derek Glaser, and Drew Wallace; and his nephew, Tyler Arner, who he considered his second son.
Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron is in charge of arrangements.
