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Rick S.
November 7, 2024
Was scrolling a Grand Island FB page and came upon this. Brought back great school memories of a a kind and beautiful man. Such a great teacher. Always know your spirit is alive and well.
Siobhan W
February 27, 2022
Mr. Graczyk was my 8th grade science teacher-and one of the stand outs. G.I. had wonderful science teachers, especially at the high school. He was the vault to the next level. I still remember my Science Fair Project in his class: Experiments with Plants. I killed all but one, even the control plant. The plant that lived was the beer plant. He thought it was hysterical. I am so glad to have had him as a teacher, and I am so sorry for his family that they lost him recently.
Agnes Becker
January 3, 2022
To Dick´s children,
I am sorry I was unable to attend this morning´s service. I worked with your Dad at the Middle School. He was a dedicated teacher who was reliable and caring. I am sorry he is gone but I hope you cherish memories his memory. My sincere condolences.
Nancy Hoover Anderson
January 2, 2022
To Mr. G´s family - I had him for 8th grade science - He was one of my favorite teachers at Grand Island! You had an awesome Dad! Taken way too soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Nicole C
January 2, 2022
I had Mr. G for science back in the late 90´s & he really was a great teacher.
Sorry to hear of his passing. Sending my deepest condolences during this time.
Dale Dulniak
January 2, 2022
Mr. Graczyk was my 8th grade science teacher. He was funny, dedicated kind and a good mentor. He always had a nice word and funny joke. He will be sorely missed!!
Lisa Potenza Gramza
January 1, 2022
One of the best teachers of all time and Grand Island. My condolences to his family!!!!!
Bonnie Hogan
January 1, 2022
I will remember him as a good teacher and a kind man. He always had a smile for everyone. My condolences to his family.
Sue (Skindell) Bauman
December 31, 2021
My condolences to the family in your loss. It is with fondness that I remember 8th grade science class with Mr. Graczyk in 1974. As a matter of fact I was just thinking of him on Christmas morning when my son gave me a pack of Violets in my stocking!
Steve Quarcini
December 31, 2021
My condolences to his family! Mr. Graczyk is one of the teachers that I´ll always remember. One of my favorites. He was a great guy and spoke of his family often.
Brad Harper
December 31, 2021
My condolences to the Graczyk family! Mr. G was one of the very few teachers that made it interesting to learn! Will never forget his class and him! RIP
Brent Minet
December 31, 2021
Hands down... one of the best teachers and all around human beings I´ve ever had the privilege of knowing! Thank you for your dedication to your students! Sending prayers to the family as they navigate through this difficult time.
Ken Forton
December 31, 2021
Gray, as he unbelievably let my 8th grade science partner and me call him, was one of my best teachers. It was easy to tell that he loved us and loved teaching science. A model for all of us!
Sam England
December 31, 2021
Dear Ginny and your lovely family, I am so very sorry about the sad passing of your wonderful Dad. I was so honoured to have met him and he was always so very, very kind to me - a real gentleman. Whenever he spoke about you and the kids, he just glowed with pride. You all brought him such great joy. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and if there is anything at all I can do, I am always here. Take extra special care of yourselves. Sending much love and hugs.
Kate Lewis
December 31, 2021
Dear Ginny and Family
My sincere condolences for your loss. I am thinking of you all and sending prayers and thoughts your way. Take care of yourselves.
Sue (Stone) Braun
December 31, 2021
I´m so very sorry to hear this sad news! I had Mr. G in 8th grade ABC he was the best! Definitely in my top 5 teachers of all time (GIHS Class of `81). I´ve thought about him periodically through the years. I will always remember him. He really cared about his students and teaching. I´m so glad he was my teacher.
Robin Tolbert
December 31, 2021
One of my favorite teachers. So kind and funny. Rest easy Mr. Graczyk.
David Valenzuela
December 31, 2021
I´m sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. G. I was a student in the mid 1980s, and he was such a great teacher and wonderful spirit. Definitely a teacher we all remember for the right reasons.
Debi Pogue (Foley)
December 30, 2021
Mr. Graczyk was one of those teachers you could never forget. Even if you didn´t care for science, you enjoyed his class. He was always so positive and he was never seen without a smile. I wish I had more teachers like him. Btw, something silly... In 1995, I remember him saying he really liked Sheryl Crow´s song "All I Wanna Do (is have some fun). I can say, he made science fun!
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