Brad Eric Graczyk

Brad Eric Graczyk Traverse City, Michigan Formerly of Bay City, Michigan Brad passed away peacefully on Saturday evening June 22, 2013 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 40. He was born March 3, 1973 in Bay City, Michigan. Brad graduated from Central Michigan University and was employed as a district sales manager for North American Breweries. Brad loved coaching his son Gavin's hockey and youth baseball teams. He also enjoyed playing hockey, softball, riding his motorcycle, hunting, going to deer camp and restoring his 1955 Chevy. Left behind to cherish Brad's memory are his loving wife, Vicki A. (Buda) Graczyk whom he married May 3, 1997; his loving son, Gavin John Graczyk; his parents, Robert and Kathryn Graczyk of Pinconning; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Linda Buda of Bay City; his brother, Bryan (Karen) Graczyk; his sister, Arynne (William) McKenzie; his grandparents, Leonard and Joyce Graczyk; his godmother, Margaret Streeter, a brother-in-law, Brian (Katherine) Buda; two sisters-in-law, Sarah Buda, and Karen (Pablo) Valenzuela; his niece, Briana Graczyk; and several aunts, uncles, cousins & many dear friends. Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents Donald and Delorus Streeter; his godfather, Randall Streeter; and his uncle and close friend, Darren Graczyk. The Graczyk's would like to extend a thank you to everyone who came together to support the family during this difficult time in their lives. Funeral Services will take place Thursday June 27, 2013 at 12:00 o'clock Noon at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Loren Kalinowski with interment following at St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. The family will be present at the funeral home on Wednesday to receive family and friends from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to the American Cancer Society or the Melanoma Awareness Foundation. www.gephartfuneralhome.com