Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

Article published Sep 20, 2006
Wesley G. Gramenz
Feb. 22, 1925 - Sept. 19, 2006

Wesley G. Gramenz, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 19, in Countryside Place and Rehabilitation Center, Mishawaka.

Wesley was born on February 22, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, to George and Marguerite (Johnson) Gramenz. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard Himes; a granddaughter, Tamberly; and a half brother, James Gramenz.

On February 2, 1974, in Niles, Michigan, he married the former Gloria Wilhelm. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; a daughter, Connie Gramenz, and his favorite son-in-law, Thomas Brown, both of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Victoria, Thomas Jr., Brandon, Steven, Travis and Marquita; four great-grandchildren, Samantha, Montana, Mackenzie and Jeremiah. Also surviving are several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a sister, Irene Anton of Lake Village, IN.

Wesley was a meter reader for the City of Mishawaka for 11 years before he retired in 1987. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served his country proudly during WW II. He was a member of the Eagles and St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Wesley enjoyed fishing, dancing, and playing Euchre any chance he could find the time.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Brian Borger officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association of St. Joseph County, United Health Services, 711 E Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617.

To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the Gramenz family, please visit our website www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.