Gary Lee Gramza Sr., age 72 of East Lake, Michigan, died Thursday evening, November 10, 2016 at West Shore Medical Center unexpectedly. He was born on August 14, 1944 in Manistee, Michigan and was the son of the late Jerome "Chappy" and Margaret (Pomeroy) Gramza. He served in the United States Navy from December 20, 1961 until November 16, 1962. Gary married Anita E. Colby on August 10, 1963 in Manistee, Michigan. He was employed with Harbor Steel and Supply Corporation in Manistee for many years. Gary was an avid fisherman and hunter and also enjoyed playing golf.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years; Anita Gramza of East Lake, two daughters and sons in-law, Tammy and Phil Roskoski of Manistee, and Esther and Richard Estevez of Marysville, Washington, two grandsons, Matthew (Shawna) Roskoski of Farwell, MI, and Paul Thiry of Puyallup, Washington, his sister and brother in-law, Linda and Ron Skvarla of Montague, MI, and two brothers, LeRoy Gramza and Jerome Gramza Jr. both of Manistee. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

Gary was preceded in death by his son, Gary Lee Gramza Jr. on October 23, 2012 and by his three sisters, Doreen Parn, Donna Kragor and Glory Ann LaFreniere.

According to Gary's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Scott Lawler officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday morning one hour prior to Gary's memorial service. A luncheon for family and friends will immediately follow the memorial service, at the Manistee Township Hall in Parkdale.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.