James Gralik Obituary

James Alfred Gralik, of Eagle River, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Oscar G. Johnson V. A. Medical Center in Iron Mountain. He was born on August 4, 1940 in Chicago, IL, son of Evelyn (Wiszowaty) and the late Alfred Gralik. He attended school in Chicago, before enlisting in the United States Army, serving during the Viet Nam Conflict, where he was honorably discharged. Jim was the owner and operator of Gralik Trucking while a resident of Villa Park, IL before retiring. He loved the beauty and nature of the Northwoods, bird watching, and fishing. He was known as a "Jack of all trades". Never too busy to help or fix anything. He was a member of the American Legion Post and VFW in Three Lakes as well as a frequent visitor in St. Germain where he was active in playing horseshoes and shooting pool. James is survived by his daughter, Debra Gralik of Redondo Beach, CA. His mother, Evelyn Gralik of Grand Island, NY. Brothers, Daniel Gralik of Grand Island, NY and Robert Gralik of Justice, IL. Special nieces and nephews, Heather, Jamie, Jason, April, Anina, and Larissa. A prayer and special Thank You to Lois Wandsnider for her love and care to our beloved Jim. Rest in peace daddy, you will be in our hearts forever. At Jim's request there will be no services at this time. Condolences to the family of James A. Gralik are welcomed and can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.