Donald J. Griak Sr.

1940 - 2023

Donald J. Griak Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023. Don was born to the late Frank and Mary Griak in Barnesboro, PA on August 20, 1940. Donald enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers games and Nascar in his down time. He didn't have much down time because he liked to stay busy. Whether it be working in the yard or being meticulous about cars, he always seemed to be moving. Donald was greeted in heaven by his late son Dennis Griak, siblings; Antoinette (George) Hessler, Connie Griak and David Griak, his parents and his in laws; Joseph and Dolores Kruk, Patricia Kruk, Michael (Diane) Kruk, Geraldine Kruk and Diane Kruk. To cherish his memory, he leaves his loving wife of 55 years Kathleen Griak, children; Donald Griak Jr. and Deanna (Chad) Bender, sister in law Diane Griak, brother in laws; Timothy Kruk, Richard Kruk and Butch (Elise) Kruk and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Donald's family will accept visitors at Chas. Verheyden Inc. Shultz Chapel, 21705 Gratiot Ave. Eastpointe, on Sunday, February 26 from 3-8 pm with rosary at 7 pm. He will lie in state at St. Basil Catholic Church of Eastpointe on Monday, February 27 at 9:30 am with the mass at 10 am. Entombment at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East.