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Bernard Grayczyk Obituary
Bernie served as a Police Officer for the City of Sylvania for more than 33 years until retiring in 1988. After retirement he worked with the Sylvania Municipal Court as a Bailiff. He also spent many years as a security officer at the former Churchill's Store on Monroe Street in Sylvania. Bernie was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II and a life long member of the Joseph W. Diehn Post of the American Legion.
He is survived by daughters, Joyce (Kent) Klem and Jodi (Craig) Beck; sons, John (Cheryl) and Joseph (Shari) Grayczyk; ten grandchildren and brother, Stanley (Marianne) Gray. Bernie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rita Mae (Vollmar) Grayczyk; sisters, Rose and Pauline Grayczyk; brothers, Al, Ted, Harry "Babe" Grayczyk, Carl Gray and Richie Grayczyk.
Family and friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, Ohio, Monday, October 17th, from 4-9 p.m. and continuing Tuesday from 1-9 p.m., with the Joseph W. Diehn Post Services being held at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be conducted at the St. Clement Catholic Church Wednesday, October 19, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Sylvania City Police Department Widows and Orphans Fund or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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for Bernard Grayczyk
John and Connie (Draime) Mahon
November 6, 2005
Bernie was a fantastic person. We both grew up with him all through are childhood and high school days. He thought we were all crazy the day we all left the high school gym and the entire Sylvania class of 1970 seniors took a long walk around the block. He laughed at us knowing how we all were. He was a great man and friend to many of us. Are prayers and thougts are with all of his wonderful family members. Please know that Bernie was a great person. We last saw Bernie in the the summer of 2000 during our high school reunion where we both shared breakfast with him one morning. Oh the memories. May God Bless him and all of his family
Mary Dewitt
October 20, 2005
Bernie was one of my favorite people. His and Rita Mae's friendship was such a Blessing for me and my family and we all will miss them very much.
American Legon Post 468
October 19, 2005
The officers and members of the Joseph Diehn Post 468 join in extending the heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this hour of sorrow.
Post Chaplain
Carol Breneman-Walker
October 18, 2005
My condolences to all the family. Bernie was a good friend of my husband, Dennis Breneman, Sr. Dennis was injured in an automobile accident and was disabled and Bernie always kept in touch to make sure both he and I were doing okay as well as our children. As our son wrote you, he took our son under his wing and he taught him how to hunt and took him hunting. He was a good, true friend and we will miss him. I know he will be watching over all his family and friends from his home in heaven and he will be waiting for us there. God bless all of his family.
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Harold Kopfman, Jr
October 18, 2005
I first met Bernie and Rita after his retirement. They used to have breakfast at the Orginal Hot Dog on Secor and I was always impressed on how attentive Bernie was for his wife, children and grand children. It was my good fortune and luck to be acquainted with he and Rita. He was truly a good man and he will be missed.
Shirley Brodbeck
October 17, 2005
Yes, he was a caring officer and showed compassion when stopping me for speeding but allowed me a warning since I was late and my kindergarden child was locked out of the house. A real role model for those he served.
Shirley J. Brodbeck
Colleen Comstock-Bach
October 17, 2005
My sympathy goes out to the family and the community of friends Bernie had. His passing will leave a big void in everyone's heart.
Bernie seemed to bring a smile no matter where he went whether it was on duty or off. He always had a lite side even when he was muddy (while riding go carts @ Memmorial Field or bringing hot chocolate to Ray West Hill while my family was sledding). A no truer friend could be found. He was fun loving and sincere and will be missed by all.
Denny Breneman
October 17, 2005
When I was young my dad wanted to take me hunting but couldn't because he is disabled. I don't know how it happend for sure but somehow I got hooked up with Bernie and he took me hunting. Bernie is the one who taught me to hunt. He and I would go out alone and hunt for hours. A few times I remember I went with his sons. We always had a great time.
Bernie was one of the frendliest pepole I have ever met. Bringing back these memories gives me a chance to tell my children of what a great man Bernie was.
I will miss him.
Billie Landis
October 17, 2005
My love and thoughts are with all of you in this special family. Bernie was a wonderful and caring man of which you are all proof. There can be no greater legacy and I am so proud and honored to have been just a small part of this mans life.
Kathy Addis
October 17, 2005
To a special friend who will be greatly missed by everyone.
Scott Reddish
October 17, 2005
Joe and Family, So sorry to read about your Dad this morning on the Toledo Blade internet. He was a wonderful man, and raised a wonderful family. Please know that my prayers are with you, and your family.
Sincerly,
Scott
charlene ashley
October 17, 2005
i have known bernie since 1964. as a young wife iwill always remember the kindness i was shown whenever he came to my house for domestic violence. he was a wonderful man and will always be rememberd. my prayers are with you.
Karen Pratt
October 16, 2005
To my favorite neighbor I grew up next door to. Bernie called me "Speedy" every time he saw me. Lots of good memories :)
Bernie and Rita are together again with God - what an awesome place to be.
God Bless the family - my family has you in their prayers.
Terry Helpman
October 16, 2005
I worked with Bernie for 25 of his 33 years with the Sylvania Police Dept. I will never forget the good things Bernie had done for the City. He was a great person.
Doc Schaub
October 16, 2005
Bernie was a wonderful person. My sympathy to Joyce and all the familt
Rick Maier
October 16, 2005
Officer Bernie Graczyk
Bernie was an integral person who cared about his family, his job and his friends. He was an honest, hard working and dedicated police officer. He was also very brave. In November, 1972, I answered a call of a man with a rifle at a residence in Sylvania. Bernie was my partner. When I arrived at the house I made a mistake and broke cover too soon. Bernie arrived and told me to keep this man busy anyway I could. I argued with the man while Bernie worked his way closer and closer and eventually grabbed the guy. We were able to subdue this man without firing a shot. Bernie risked his life on that November day for others. No one can ask more from him than he gave on that day.
Bernie, Penn Dallas and I talked about that incident and except for that, I don’t think Bernie ever mentioned it again. He went right back to being friendly with kids and residents and making young police officers into better people.
I hope, at this moment, Bernie is having coffee with Rita and asking her if he could go to the golf course.
Rick Maier
Stuart, Florida
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