Albin J. Grandick
Albin J. Grandick
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Albin J. Grandick, age 87, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away March 2, 2012, at Regency Rehabilitation Center.
Albin was born February 2, 1925, in Waukesha, Wis., to the late John and Catherine (Ronowski) Grandick. He served his country in the U.S. Army-Air Corps during World War II. He married Ethel M. Hoover on November 20, 1948, in Clinton, Iowa. They were blessed with five children. Albin was a self-employed truck driver for most of his life as well as a musician. His life was about machines and music. Albin was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel M. Grandick in 2009; and 6 siblings.
Albin is survived by his daughter, Mary Jo (James) Foss, of Liberty Lake, Wash.; sons, Michael (Marsha) Grandick, of Underwood, Iowa, Daniel (Sally) Grandick, Charles Grandick, James (Mary) Grandick, all of Council Bluffs; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, with two on the way; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Catherine "Dolly" Hamerlinck, of Milan, Ill.; many nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Memorial Service, Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the mortuary with Rev. David Fleming officiating. Inurnment St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites tendered by American Legion Post #2. A lunch will follow at St. Patrick's Parish Hall. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church or Odyssey Hospice.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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linda ogle
March 16, 2012
maryjo so sorry to hear about your dad didnt get to know him long but what a friend
Robyn Waldron
March 12, 2012
mary jo i am sorry to hear about your dad i always enjoyed him when he would come to see me at taco bell I just now learned that he had passed away or I would have been at his funeral. he was a great man and I loved him and your mom as if they were my own grandparents or parents but atleast now they are together and can pick up where they left off . if you ever get back to council bluffs please stop in and see me at taco bell
Payton Danielson
March 8, 2012
Rest in Peace grandpa! We miss you.
Heather Thompson
March 8, 2012
I'm really sorry for your loss he was a joy to talk to every time he came into my work, he always made me laugh and i would talk to him every time he came in, he was a great joy to speak with and he always had interesting stories to tell. I'm really glad i got to see him on his birthday as well, He was truly a blessing. Again i am really sorry to hear about his passing.
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Kathy Maxwell
March 8, 2012
Mary Jo,
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your brothers.
Matt Gundlach
March 7, 2012
So sorry to read about Al's passing. Remembering all of the good times with the Grandick "kids" on Oak Park. This is never easy. I will be thinking of all of you.
March 6, 2012
We were sorry to hear about your your loss, your family will will be in our prayers.
Murya and Mark Scherer,
Sweet Home, Oregon
Judi Schow
March 6, 2012
To Al's family: I extend my deepest sympathy to you all. I am sure there will be a couple of truckers in heaven rejoicing on a reunion of buddys of the road. We may have lost touch over the years, but you were always in my tho'ts and prayers. Remember the good times to help sustain you thru this difficult time.
Meri Schow-Wells
March 6, 2012
I am so sorry to read of Al's passing. My deepest sympathies to all of the family. He was a great friend to my Daddy and now they are both in Heaven probably giving each other a big hug!
RON LARSON Jr
March 5, 2012
What a great man to know and work with. RIP.AL
Bill Fead
March 5, 2012
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Cyndi Keller
March 5, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about Al's passing, we will miss his smile and wave! Our prayers go out to the family. The Fastnacht Family (neighbors)
Jack & kelly Henry
March 4, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss our deepest sympathy to the grandick family
March 4, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. My deepest sympathies to the Grandick family..Suzi Mathews Andersen
Mike and Karen Hiller Family
March 4, 2012
Al was the greatest guy ever. He helped me get started in the trucking business when I was a young man.Our prayers to the whole Grandick Family.
Dan Montez
March 4, 2012
Our Love and prayers go out to the whole Grandick Family on the passing of their father. Dan,Chris,and the Montez family.
ted scherer
March 4, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy. Try to focus on the good times.
Kim & Roy Wade
March 4, 2012
Very sorry for your families loss. He is with his love playing their music in heaven now. What a beautiful sound! Smiles from heaven looking over each & everyone of you. May God Bless you all!
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