Laddie Gregurich Sr., of Deerbrook, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at Langlade Hospital. He was 84 years old. He was born on December 15, 1926 in Antigo, a son of Louis and Mary (Nikolia) Gregurich. He married Mary Warner on November 22, 1944 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1944.
During WWII he worked in the shipyards in Manitowoc then for the Corps of Engineers. Mr. Gregurich worked as a steam fitter for 40 years as a member of the Union Local 434 in Wausau, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of St. Wencel Catholic Church in Neva, United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters of America and Canada, Trout Unlimited, National Rifle Association, and ZCBJ Lodge at Neva.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching, traveling and rides through the woods.
Survivors including his wife are two daughters Sandra (Bryan) Penberthy, Boone, Iowa, Melissa (Ron) Skorie, White Lake; six sons David (Cathy) Gregurich, Deerbrook, Tim (Maureen) Gregurich, Antigo, Tom (Bonnie) Gregurich Jr., Appleton, Tony (Joanne) Gregurich, Wausau, Paul (Charlene) Gregurich, Vancouver, Wash., Joseph Gregurich, Greenville; 20 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren and 22 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Swanson, three grandsons David, Jerry and Danny Joe Gregurich, one great grandson John Molitor; two sisters, Mary (Ken) Shimer, Mary (Rudy) Barta, a brother, John (Ethel) Gregurich, and his mother-in-law and friend, Ivol Warner.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wencel Catholic Church, with Rev. Michael E. Betley officiating. Visitation will be 3:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Thanks for the million dollar ride!
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I didn't know him well. But he has a gereat son in Tom and great daughter-in-law in Bonnie.
Mary & Family,
We extend our sympathy on the death of Laddie. May your precious memories help at this sad time. Our prayers are with you all.
Jim & Connie Hubatch
I'm Sorry For your loss. I know how you are feeling We just lost mom 3/31/11 My thoughts are with you.
Thinking of Laddie makes me smile even with tears in my eyes. He always made everyone smile with a funny story, a prank, or a joke. I remember someone with white paint on their nose. I still have a quarter pounder he gave me for Christmas one year. Heaven got a little brighter. Here, Laddie and his twinkling eyes will be missed.
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