Ante Galic

Ante Galic of Grand Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, age 58, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born to Drago and Ruza Galic (Lovric) on August 5, 1962, in Kupres, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ante arrived in Grand Rapids in 1999 to provide a better life for his beloved family. Prior to moving to America, he lived in Berlin, Germany as well as Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the years of his full and joyous life, Ante developed countless of friendships that lasted until his last day. He had an uncanny ability to relate to people of all walks of life and to form special relationships with all of them; he was the quintessential people person. His loss will leave a hole in the hearts of his friends and family but his memory will bring joy to their lives for many years to come. Ante is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-four years Slava; loving children Josip, Boris and Antonia (Tyler). He was preceded in death by his parents, Drago and Ruza; brother Zoran; and nephew Ljubisa. There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49508. A Praying of the Rosary will be read following visitation at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Troy Nevins at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1935 Plymouth Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. There will be a visitation at church one hour prior to Mass. Following Mass, Ante will be laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery, Wyoming, MI. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to support the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Croatia. Donations in Ante's name can be made by visiting https://www.caritas.org/donate-now/croatia-earthquake/