Harold “Harv” Alan Graczyk, age 67 of Albertville, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born August 25, 1951 in Robbinsdale, the son of Celand and Arla (Tadych) Graczyk.
On Wednesday, November 19, 1975 Harold Graczyk and Bonnie Munger were united in marriage at St. Mary’s of the Lake in Plymouth.
Harv coached youth hockey for Osseo and STMA for 45 years and won coach of the year multiple times. He was an A.A. mentor and softball hall of famer. He also enjoyed horseback riding, walking his dog, and spending time with his family –especially his grandchildren.
Harv was a faithful member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a devout Catholic. His life gave witness to His deep love for Jesus.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Arla Graczyk.
Harv is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Graczyk; children, Blake (Marie) Graczyk, Heather Graczyk (Ash Hopkins), Hollie (Joshua) Danis; grandchildren, Miah, Myles, Lillie, Michael; father, Celand Graczyk; siblings, Gary, Kevin, Marlene; dog Kerrick; numerous Godchildren; and many other loving family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. Burial to follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Corcoran.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. 763-497-5362. www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Rest easy Harv,
Your a great friend and better person. Thanks for all you’ve done for us all!
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time
Harv was a great team player on our numerous COED Softball Teams. He dedicated & sponsored our COED Team “In Memory of Jodi Ann’s ” after the passing of one of our players! We played in Calif. Texas, In the Carolina’s etc… all over the country! Bonnie always at his side cheering us on! He had the biggest heart and he had nick names for everyone! I hope you can forgive me for putting plastic spiders in your hair or painting your finger nails. I can still see your big smile! Thank you for giving me your Christmas Tree & Entrance stand , every Christmas we always thought of you & your family. Harv also gave away hats, jackets , shirts etc…Harold’s Cartage was a legend! We will miss your weekly bible verses you shared, but most of all your friendship and showing us Jesus is the reason we live and love , Thanks for the memories, God Bless your family at this time Hester, Mike & Brett Seide
Dear Bonnie and family, We are praying for you, and are so sorry for your loss.
It is wonderful to know that Harv is with the Lord, but very sad that he is not with all of you. May God’s peace and love carry you through these difficult days.
John and Karen Frye
Bonnie,
Tim and I are so sad for your loss. It’s hard to find the words when someone as kind and caring as Harv is taken too soon. The two of you were a special couple being visibly so caring and loving to each other. He was a lucky man to have had you.
We feel fortunate for the many times the two of you, and sometimes other families members, blessed us with your vacations on Caribou lake. Today, as we walked around your little cabin on caribou there were so many little things the two of you did on your many stays. The hand made sign by the door, the basket of flowers to protect the septic system. Little things that will stay so he’ll always be a part of this place for us. A place he loved to spend time with you and your family.
In our visits Hockey was so often our topic of our conversations and it always amazed me that he knew the names of kids who played youth and high school hockey from all around the State. His love and enthusiasm for kids and coaching youth hockey was admirable. And with his personable nature we can only imagine how many kids, parents and people he touched in his life. He certainly touched ours.
Hope you have a good life always a good friend
God bless you Harv. I always had a great time playing with you in those weekend Softball tournaments back in the 70s. Great times which I will always remember. It was a pleasure and honor to know Harve.
Our hearts are broken by the loss of Harold. Our Norseman team has had the pleasure to work with Harold for over 10 years. He will be missed by all of us. Our condolences go out to the Grazyck family and friends.
Bonnie,
The Kellins are praying for you and your family up here on Sugar Lake. Harv had quite the gift of selflessness. He reminded me much of my mother. We will pay tribute to his beautiful life on the turquoise waters this summer.
I am so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. May your family find comfort in the Lord’s love and mercy at this time.
Dear Kevin…hang in there old buddy!
Your old friend, Lee Neumann.
Harv was a few years older than me but he was my very first friend as a little boy. As an adult, we all know Harv as a coach, but Harv was even a coach as a boy. He taught me how to charge a ground ball and catch it on the short hop. He taught me in a corn field that we raked level so we could play baseball. Harv organized all the kids in the neighborhood to clear the field. I hadn’t seen Harv for many years but connected with him again at my dad’s funeral in June. His last words to me was that he loved me. I love you too Harv.
Great neighbor and friend. My days of visiting and staying with Rick Pietruszewski and getting to know Harold, were everything. So kind.
Bonnie, you are an amazing person and our love goes out to you as you have lost your love. Your best friend. Your everything.
Prayers for your family and all of the Cedar Creek community that we know and spent fun days visiting, our prayers are with you all, Harold’s wife, and family.
Gone to soon. Not forgotten. We will miss your smile dear friend, and our conversations out on the deck after your walk with Kerrick, as you stopped by. Great visits, great man, and great friend.
Harv & Bonnie, summer in MN. Wasn’t complete with playing in a softball tournament with Harolds Cartage! We have so many great memories,in fact you are the reason we moved to this beautiful area. Harv,if u will have me I would love to be on your team for an eternity on the big ball field in Heaven. We pray for peace for the family! Love, Tim & Mary.
Dear Bonnie and Family,
We knew Harv from Softball over the past years….He was always such a warm and kind person…a wonderful, gracious man! We are so sorry for your loss and will be lifting all of you up in our prayers, especially Harv – May God Grant him Eternal Rest and provide great comfort for his family.
God Bless you all.