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John Schramski Obituary
John was born April 8, 1917 in Kinde, the son of Joseph and Mary (Polega) Schramski. He married Helen Fisher Jan. 17, 1944 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Port Austin.
John was a life long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kinde, where he also was an usher.
John was in the Army for 4 1/2 years where he was a decorated World War II veteran and a member of the VFW post No. 4003. He also served in the Normandy Invasion and the European Theatre.
John was the Dwight Township treasurer for 33 years and he was a former board member of the Kinde Farmer's Co-Op. John enjoyed outdoor life, farming, hunting, fishing and spending lots of time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen; sons, Edward Schramski of Port Hope, Walter (Linda) Schramski of Davison, Fred (Doreen) Schramski of Kingsley, Jim (Valerie) Schramski of Bad Axe, David (Janice) Schramski of Port Austin, Paul (Lorrie) Schramski of Kinde, John (Jean) Schramski of Kinde; daughter, Ann (Thomas) Smith of Auburn. He had 16 grandchildren, Angie (Steve) Hendershot, Drs. Annette (Robert) Aquino, Rebecca (Joe) Gilbert, Jason Schramski, Dr. Krista Smith, Bryan Smith, Aaron Schramski, Breann Schramski, Christopher Schramski, Adrienne Schramski, Nate Schramski, Michael Schramski, Nick Schramski, John Schramski, Jake Schramski and Tyler Schramski; three great-grandchildren, Madison Gilbert, Julia Gilbert and Fischer Hendershot; three sisters, Regina Lasceski of Filion, Genevieve (Eugene) Peruski of Minden City, and Martha Semrau of Roseville; brother, Joseph (Ruth) Schramski of Centerline; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Felix, Tony, Ben and Frank; and two sisters, Anna and Marie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Mietek officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Kinde.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Schramski
Don Baxter
January 24, 2007
Walt and family please accept my deepest sympathies. I just found out about your father's passing. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by your whole family. May the peace of God be with you, now and always.
David and Debra Welton
January 23, 2007
Walt and Angie,
We just heard about your loss. I'm so sorry that we found out so late. Debbie and I both send our sympathy at such a sad time. We wish we could have been there for you. Call us if we can be of any help. Miss you guys.
Joe Hickey
January 23, 2007
Ann and Tom, Condolences to you and all your family. Trust your faith to find peace in Christ.
Gary Gratsch
January 23, 2007
Condolences to the Schramski family from the friends of Walt Schramski at Grand Blanc Weld Tool Center.
Darlene & Harry, ~ Moore & Wisneski, ~
January 23, 2007
Our Deepest sympathy!!
Robert, Juanita, Larry & Lora King
January 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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