Edward Gralik La Porte, Indiana Obituary

Edward Gralik

Edward Gralik, 76, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at 7:38 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born February 22, 1944, in Michigan City, Indiana, to John and Mary (Ladra) Gralik. Edward honorably served his country in the United States Army and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He retired as a steel worker from U.S. Steel. Edward loved his vehicles especially his truck. He enjoyed listening to Elvis, watching old western movies, and was a fan of the Colts. Edward also enjoyed hot summer days, sitting outside enjoying the outdoors and snow blowing his driveway during the winter as well as his neighbors. On March 27, 1971, in La Porte, he married Theresa (Luber) Gralik, who survives. Also surviving are his two children, Phillip (Lynn) Gralik of Valparaiso and Tina (Chris) Little of La Porte; one sister, Camille McGrew of Michigan City; four grandchildren, Skylar, Joshua, Benjamin and Allison; and 1 great grandchild, Brantley Preceding in death were his parents; and one sister, Cindy Riggs. Cremation will take place. There will be no services. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
February 22, 1944 - October 22, 202002/22/194410/22/2020
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Edward Gralik, 76, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at 7:38 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born February 22, 1944, in Michigan City, Indiana, to John and Mary (Ladra) Gralik. Edward honorably served his country in the United States Army and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He retired as a steel worker from U.S. Steel. Edward loved his vehicles especially his truck. He enjoyed listening to Elvis, watching old western movies, and was a fan of the Colts. Edward also enjoyed hot summer days, sitting outside enjoying the outdoors and snow blowing his driveway during the winter as well as his neighbors. On March 27, 1971, in La Porte, he married Theresa (Luber) Gralik, who survives. Also surviving are his two children, Phillip (Lynn) Gralik of Valparaiso and Tina (Chris) Little of La Porte; one sister, Camille McGrew of Michigan City; four grandchildren, Skylar, Joshua, Benjamin and Allison; and 1 great grandchild, Brantley Preceding in death were his parents; and one sister, Cindy Riggs. Cremation will take place. There will be no services. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

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