Chester-Grala-Obituary

Chester Grala

Ann Arbor, Michigan

04/30/1922 - 10/01/2025

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DIED
October 1, 2025
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Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Chester Grala, 103, of Ann Arbor, Michigan died peacefully on October 1, 2025.He was born on April 30, 1922 in the small farming village of Anielin, Poland, near Kalisz. Poland had just re-emerged as a country in November 1918 after more than a century of partitions by Austria-Hungary, Germany,...

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What a pleasure it was to know Chester and spend any amount of time with him. He would speak about the war, his time in Detroit, and how well he was being cared for by Jennie and Paul.

I never met Chester but very moved by his life. In sympathy, Patrick Sliwinski

Having known Chester during his later years, my mother Wanda, sisters and I experienced his kindness, intelligence, and compassion. It was our good fortune to have Chester and his family as our friends. Clearly his long life and breadth of experiences led him to live life with wisdom and compassion. He consistently conveyed friendship and a warm sense of humor. We will sorely miss him.

Uncle Czester was a very good and helpful man. He always had a smile. He loved Polish food and conversation in his native language. I remember him showing me Polish books he had in his library. When I visited my uncle, we always went for walks, and he would look crops in garden. I will always remember his smiling face at the airport when I arrived for a visit. I love you, Uncle. Jennie, Paul, Alex, and Jacob, my condolences for your loss. I miss you and love you

What a wonderful obituary for such a great man! I had the absolute joy of being a resident of Lurie Terrace when Chester lived here as well. I was just floored and amazed when he told me his life story! It was always a pleasure to have him play Bingo with us, as I called out the numbers. Chester was one of the most positive and loving men I have ever known. May he be enjoying a sweet reunion with his beloved Wanda. To Jennie and family, you have my sincerest heartfelt condolences in your...