Obituary for Jeffery J. "Bear" Grall
Jeffery J. “Bear” Grall, age 68 of Shawano, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, surrounded by his loving family.
Jeff was born in Antigo on April 7, 1954, a son of Ann (Miller) Grall and the late Jerry Grall. He attended school in Antigo, graduating with the Class of 1972. On October 1, 1988, Jeff was united in marriage to Laurie Przybylski. The couple celebrated every anniversary by visiting Granite Peak Ski Hill in Rib Mountain to enjoy the fall colors. Jeff worked as a semi-truck driver for Hoffman Wood Fiber Inc. of Tilleda. He had many friends that he met while trucking and will be remembered as a “BS-er.” Jeff would help everyone and was extremely generous. When the opportunity allowed, he loved snowmobiling. He also enjoyed going with the family on the vintage snowmobile ride in Neva. Jeff loved watching and feeding the squirrels and birds outside and called them his “kids.”
Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Laurie of almost 34 years, of Shawano; their children, Dustin Grall, Travis (Holly) Przybylski, Jodi (Jason) Rindt, and Brandon (Lana) Grall; eleven grandchildren; his mother, Ann (Miller) Grall of Antigo; his siblings, Debby (Terry) Bauknecht of Antigo, Kathleen (Jody) Resch of Deerbrook, Kay (Gerry) Hermann of Bryant, Tim (Linda) Grall of Antigo, Ron (Carmin) Grall of Birnamwood, Jane (Steve) Noskowiak of Antigo, and Lori (Jeff) Vollmer of Bryant,; and many nieces and nephews. Jeff was proceeded in death by his father, Jerry Grall, and his grandparents.
A memorial service for Jeff will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda, Wisconsin. Pastor Lois Graper will officiate. Visitation will begin at the church on Friday at 11:00 am and continue until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be directed to his wife. Laurie Grall.
“The family would like to thank ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano E.R. staff and the staff at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay for everything they did for Jeff.”
Jeff was born in Antigo on April 7, 1954, a son of Ann (Miller) Grall and the late Jerry Grall. He attended school in Antigo, graduating with the Class of 1972. On October 1, 1988, Jeff was united in marriage to Laurie Przybylski. The couple celebrated every anniversary by visiting Granite Peak Ski Hill in Rib Mountain to enjoy the fall colors. Jeff worked as a semi-truck driver for Hoffman Wood Fiber Inc. of Tilleda. He had many friends that he met while trucking and will be remembered as a “BS-er.” Jeff would help everyone and was extremely generous. When the opportunity allowed, he loved snowmobiling. He also enjoyed going with the family on the vintage snowmobile ride in Neva. Jeff loved watching and feeding the squirrels and birds outside and called them his “kids.”
Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Laurie of almost 34 years, of Shawano; their children, Dustin Grall, Travis (Holly) Przybylski, Jodi (Jason) Rindt, and Brandon (Lana) Grall; eleven grandchildren; his mother, Ann (Miller) Grall of Antigo; his siblings, Debby (Terry) Bauknecht of Antigo, Kathleen (Jody) Resch of Deerbrook, Kay (Gerry) Hermann of Bryant, Tim (Linda) Grall of Antigo, Ron (Carmin) Grall of Birnamwood, Jane (Steve) Noskowiak of Antigo, and Lori (Jeff) Vollmer of Bryant,; and many nieces and nephews. Jeff was proceeded in death by his father, Jerry Grall, and his grandparents.
A memorial service for Jeff will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda, Wisconsin. Pastor Lois Graper will officiate. Visitation will begin at the church on Friday at 11:00 am and continue until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be directed to his wife. Laurie Grall.
“The family would like to thank ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano E.R. staff and the staff at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay for everything they did for Jeff.”