Death date: Feb 28, 2006
Raymond Grabski, born April 7, 1945, passed away Feb 28, 2006. He was employed for 40 years for LeMay. He loved his job and all of his friends and contacts at work.Foremost, he was a family man, always placing his family first. In Read Obituary
To the Grabski family:
My apologies for this being so late, I just came across this website.
Ray was great...I remember the truck. Holly and I had some of the best times in the truck with the radio and Ray was so great about letting us have fun and be girls. He was such a teddy bear and had a great smile.
He will be missed.##imported-begin##Laurie Carter##imported-end##
I was very saddened when I had found out about Ray and I was thinking that it was just a few years ago when I first met Ray and Jan but on further recolection I came to realize that it had been almost 20 years when Ray and Jan came into my life and he always made it interesting and fun and we will miss him very much. all my prayers are with the family##imported-begin##Heather K Bonacci##imported-end##
Heidi & Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you all.##imported-begin##Ken Stratton##imported-end##
THE GRABSKI FAMILY
Ray was in my class at school & I just remember a guy that was very nice & very quiet. He always seemed to get along with everyone. My prayers go out to the family, I'm sorry I never got to meet any of you & I'm sorry I never seen Ray in so many years...
May God Bless you & your family...
Marlene Burdette Kramer##imported-begin##Marlene { Burdette } Kramer##imported-end##
Raymond... You were a bright spot in my day at LRI. You always tried to come across as this mean and tough guy, but I learned real quick that you were truly a caring and wonderful individual. I will miss your jokes and laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Denise Paul##imported-begin##Denise##imported-end##
My first memory of Ray was when my husband brought Ray to the house, a large gruff man, hard shelled with a marshmellow center. Over the years we have come to love this man and will miss his wonderful personality and smile,the way he loved to share a "find". Our hearts grieve with you Jan, he will be missed.##imported-begin##Gordon and Senja##imported-end##
Thanks for all the wonderfull childhood memories of fishing. You'll be missed##imported-begin##Brian Austin##imported-end##
There are very few people in this life with whom you meet and there is an instant connection. Ray was one of those people for me. Dont get me wrong , when i first met him he scared me with his pseudo tough guy persona but once you got past that there was no greater man you could ever meet. He really touched my life and I will miss talking to him every day at work,swapping recipes,hearing about his crazy cat,seeing his eyes light up when he talked about Jan and his daughters,but, most of all I will miss his friendship.He has left me with so many great memories of him and I feel blessed because I knew him.
Dana Haugen##imported-begin##Dana Haugen##imported-end##
I have known the Grabski's since they moved into their home when I was just a young girl. I have many memories of the "mean guy" next door. As years went by, and I babysat Heidi when Holly was born, then babysat both girls, I learned to love Ray and Jan as family. He was such a grouchy "old" man, but I loved seeing him whenever I was over next door at my parents - now brother's house. I just laughed at him when he was trying to be mean to me as I became a teenager. I guess he got soft over the years because my daughter, Ashley just laughed at him too. I will always miss his "words of wisdom", threats and jokes. I remember when clear lip gloss was the rage for teenage girls and he saw it on me. He told me it looked like I had rubbed chicken "poop" all over my lips. I just couldn't put that out of my memory even when Ashley just had to have it. John and I are greatful to have had the opportunity to know Ray and will keep the entire family in our prayers. I have cried many tears since Tuesday and will cry many more. Jan, Heidi and Holly, I have no words to help ease your pain. Just know that you are loved and being prayed for by TONS of people. He will always be the garbage man. Jan, I do hope to hear your sweet laugh again, although I know it will take time. All my love, Beth and John King##imported-begin##Beth (Linton) King##imported-end##
Great childhood memories of Ray and all of us cousins together at the farm will be with me forever. God bless. Tom##imported-begin##Thomas Grabski##imported-end##
