Submitted by: Dan Rich

Roy J. Gramenz Jr.

Feb. 21, 1930 - May 15, 2008

South Bend Tribune 5/19/2008
THREE RIVERS - Roy J. Gramenz Jr., 78, passed away in his residence on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Roy was born on February 21, 1930, in South Bend, to the late Roy L. and Eleanor (Klosowski) Gramenz Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John Woltman; nephew, David Woltman; and his companion of 20 years, Eathel T. Sullivan. Surviving Roy are his sister, Marjorie Woltman of Chicago Heights, IL; daughters, Elinor (Marty) Tyl of South Bend, Sheila Gramenz of Toledo, OH, and Wendy (Russ) Gentry of Osceola, IN; only grandchild, his beloved "rugrat," Stephanie (Zachary) Flagle of Cary, NC; nieces, Susie and Sandy; and his best friend, Evelyn Masso of Three Rivers, MI. Roy worked at AM General, retiring in 1988. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a lifelong member of the VFW in Marcellus, Michigan, and supported many veteran causes. During his retirement, he enjoyed his trailer at the lake, hunting, fishing, and his pets.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South Bend. A Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post 4054, M40 S. M40, Marcellus, MI 49067.