Edward Jaracz

He was born in Posen on July 23, 1940, to Edward and Mary (Kamyszek) Jaracz.

Ed retired from the Presque Isle County Road Commission in 1997 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time at camp when he wasn’t getting his firewood ready for two years from now. He also enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and time with family.

He is survived by three sons, Ronald (Sherri) Jaracz of Gaylord, Robert (Julie) Jaracz of Kingsley and Joseph (Lorrie) Jaracz of Interlochen; grandchildren, Amanda (Greg) O’Rourke, Ashley (Joe) Kucharek, Char (Nick Arnold) Beeman, Phillip (Payton John) Jaracz, Jen (Luke) Koscielski, and Stephanie Lucas; great grandchildren, Elliot, Gavin, Grace, Grayson, Gwendolyn, Gianna, Kaden, Maddison, Ike, JJ, Grace, Jacob, Marcus, Gigi and Kymani; a brother, Julian (Chris) Jaracz of Davison; and Sharon’s sons, Tim, Dale, Robert and their families.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Sharon on Nov. 14, 2000; siblings, Eugene (Dolores) Yarch, Sallie Delekta, Virgina (Aloysius) Nowicki, Theresa (Joseph) Lachowski and Louise (Robert) Modrzynski.

Friends may visit at St. Casimir Catholic Church on Friday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. through time of his Mass at 11 a.m. with Fr. Charlie Donajkowski officiating.

Burial will take place at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Casimir Catholic Church in memory of Ed Jaracz.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org