Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel - Portage
Portage, Indiana
Jul 6, 1948 – Aug 17, 2024
Daniel L. Grusak, age 76, of Lake Station passed away suddenly Saturday August 17, 2024. He was born July 6, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late Andrew and Fern (Hero) Grusak. He was a retiree of US Steel Sheet and Tin Mill, and a retired Lake Station Volunteer Fire Fighter. He enjoyed attending the Maria Reiner Senior Center, he was also a member of the SOAR Club. He was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart.
Daniel is survived by his sons, Keith (Jacqueline) Grusak of Union Mills, Eric (Jill) Grusak of Highland, and Bob (Annie) Grusak of Hobart; six grandchildren, Heather, Gavin, Raeann, Abigail, Joely, and Liliana; three great grandchildren, Aidan, Samantha, and Carter; two sisters, Annie (Carl) Bellini, and Janet Grusak; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of fifty plus years, Paulette Brown Grusak; sister, Vera “Tootsie” Hadaday, and brother, Andrew Grusak.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 pm Saturday August 24, 2024, at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Avenue Portage, Indiana 46368. Rev. Nathan Kramer will officiate. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until time of service at 4:00 pm. Daniel will be cremated and his ashes interred in Calvary Cemetery in Portage.
In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org, or Plant a tree in Daniel’s Memory.
Read MoreSo sorry to hear of Dan´s passing. He was always a good friend of the Pilnock family and a good role model. Prayers and condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Marie Pilnock
September 04, 2024 | Friend
We are sending all of you so much love and courage to move through life without your dad. He was a great guy!! Many condolences. Love, Matt, Chas, Payton, Evan and Anika
Matt and Chas Bolkovatz
August 25, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Shawn Heims
August 24, 2024 | Lake Station, IN | Friend
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Despina Karnavas
August 24, 2024 | Orland Park, IL
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Sandrey
August 23, 2024 | School
So sorry for your loss, keeping your family in our prayers. The Kelsey Family
Joan Kelsey
August 23, 2024 | Other
I just seen Dan 3 weeks ago at the class reunion picnic. We agreed to see each other real soon. I am so sorry for your loss in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Sandrey
August 20, 2024 | School
Big Dan was an awesome guy! He will be missed. There's great memories of him and Paulette as our neighbors.
Bob and Jeanne Ellis
August 20, 2024 | Friend
Will remember His honorable ways to all. Donation: Salvation Army
Collins Family
August 20, 2024
