Leroy John Guralski

LeRoy John Guralski, 76, Weston, formerly of Edgar, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, following a long battle with illness.

He was born September 11, 1942 in Edgar, son of the late John and Irene (Knetter) Guralski.  On August 18, 1967, he married the love of his life, Terra Lee Sigl at St. John Catholic Church, Marshfield.  Together, they raised six wonderful sons while farming and working many other jobs.

LeRoy was a member of the Capuchin Order for four years.  He was an active member of St. John Catholic Church in Edgar for many years and loved ice fishing, traveling, playing cards and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include, his loving wife of 51 years, Terra Lee Guralski; his sons, Francis (Angela), Matthew (Angela), Michael (Katy), James (Kim) and Bernard; his grandchildren, Mitchell, Danielle, Nicholas, Isaac, Makayla, Erica, Brenna, Logan and Callie; his brothers, Glenroy (Diane), Gerald (Sandy) and Stephen (Carol); his sisters, Jean (John) Sattler, Mary (Tom) Fahey and Judy (Wayne) Novak; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Luke; his brother, Michael; and his sisters, Rosalie, Elsie and Louise.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild.  Rev. Louis Britto will preside.  Burial will be at St. John Cemetery, Edgar.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Ascension Hospice, the staff at both Rennes Health and Rehab and Renaissance in Weston, and Dr. Jeffrey Oswald for all the wonderful care and support you gave to LeRoy and his family.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com