Joel Gratcyk

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.

Inez C Engstrom of Lake, Clare County, MI was born on May 7, 1915, and died at age 91 years old on December 22, 2006.

Theresa Gratcyk of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan was born on October 9, 1873, and died at age 95 years old in December 1968.