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Robert Gratcyk 1957 - 2021

Robert Gratcyk was born on June 4, 1957 in Parma, Ohio United States, and died at age 63 years old on May 17, 2021 in Westmont, IL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Gratcyk.
Robert Gratcyk
June 4, 1957
Parma, Ohio, United States
May 17, 2021
Westmont, Illinois, United States
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  • Introduction

    Bob spent much of his adult life in the service of others, before getting sick. He was a pastor, author, counselor, playwright, singer, artist and volunteer. He loved to travel. It was "in his blood," he would always say. That led to him living and working in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Arkansas, Minnesota and Oklahoma. He also traveled to Central America doing humanitarian aid work for a time. Bob was a talented cook and storyteller. He knew how to feed people and throw a get-together. Bob never left a room full of strangers without making at least half of them friends. Ever the empathetic social one, he would give to those in need even if it meant skipping out on his own. He was also a talented listener and great support for many in times of need. He will be missed greatly by his family, friends and parishioners.
  • 06/4
    1957

    Birthday

    June 4, 1957
    Birthdate
    Parma, Ohio United States
    Birthplace
  • 05/17
    2021

    Death

    May 17, 2021
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Westmont, Illinois United States
    Death location
  • Obituary

    Robert "Bob" Gratcyk, 63, of Westmont died May 17, 2021. Bob was born in 1957, in Parma, Ohio, to Jerry and Jean Gratcyk. He attended school in Parma all the way through high school. He met his wife, Jenny, at church camp. They were later married from 1980-2003. Bob spent much of his adult life in the service of others, before getting sick. He was a pastor, author, counselor, playwright, singer, artist and volunteer. He loved to travel. It was "in his blood," he would always say. That led to him living and working in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Arkansas, Minnesota and Oklahoma. He also traveled to Central America doing humanitarian aid work for a time. Bob was a talented cook and storyteller. He knew how to feed people and throw a get-together. Bob never left a room full of strangers without making at least half of them friends. Ever the empathetic social one, he would give to those in need even if it meant skipping out on his own. He was also a talented listener and great support for many in times of need. He will be missed greatly by his family, friends and parishioners. He is survived by his former wife, Jenny (Gratcyk) Summerhill; his three children, Joel (Abigail), Beth (Ben) and Helana (Nathan); and five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers or cards, the family requests donations be made online to The Trevor Project at .
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Bob Gratcyk at Art Fair
Bob Gratcyk at Art Fair
Bob Gratcyk is shown here holding one of his paintings on display at an art fair.
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