David R. Guralski

David R. Guralski 74, Edgar, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau in the presence of his family. David was born March 18, 1929 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late David and Theresa (Knetter) Guralski. On June 11, 1956, he married Mary Krall at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. David retired from James River Paper Company after 39 years of services. David proudly served in the US Navy upon the aircraft carrier, USS Tarawa. Throughout his life, he remained interested in the military, attending many air shows and traveling to USS Tarawa reunions to reconnect with his former shipmates. David was a charter member of the Edgar Veteran of Foreign Wars and the American Legion Sawyer Post No. 393, Edgar. David was very active in the Edgar community. He was proud of his 20 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America, teaching, guiding and enriching the lives of more than 100 youth during his tenure. He was an active member of the Edgar Centennial Committee where he helped in planning the celebration to commemorate the village's 100 years. David served on the Veterans Memorial Committee, which worked to finance and build the memorial located in Edgar's Oak Street Park. In addition, he sat on the Edgar History Committee. David, along with his wife, was part of Marriage Encounter teams at St. Anthony Retreat Center for several years. Besides listening to music, reading books, and doing oil painting, David along with his wife, enjoyed their garden, but his true passion was the time spent with his family. Besides his wife, Mary Guralski, Edgar; he is survived by his children, Gregory (Melissa) Guralski, Princeton, Christine (Thomas) O'Loughlin, West Allis, Roger Guralski, Milwaukee, William (Melanie Rogers) Guralski, Wauwatosa, Sara Guralski, Wausau and Nancy (James) Kuenster, Appleton; five grandchildren, Stella Guralski, Sean and Lindsay O'Loughlin and Olivia and Abigail Kuenster; two sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" McHugh, Wisconsin Rapids and Sr. Louise Marie Guralski, F.S.P.A, Wisconsin Rapids. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Francis McHugh. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2004 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Norman Boneck will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. Saturday until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is in charge of arrangements. 'In these turbulent, larger-than-life American times, it is edifying to note that in so many small communities across this land there still exist those who represent the essence of what is good about being not only an American, but a human, a creation of God; warm, genuine, forgiving, generous, talented, and yet humble individuals upon whose backs a future has been built for so many. David R. Guralski was one of these, and his absence will leave an unfillable void in this little, grass roots village. May his passing be a bold reminder of the ideals that make us all stronger citizens and stronger people of God.' On line condolences www.petersonkraemer.com.