Gegory John RAFALSKI

3 JAN 1952 - 21 SEP 2022

• BIRTH: 3 JAN 1952, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 21 SEP 2022, Edwardsburg, Cass, Michigan

• MARRIAGE: 18 OCT 1980, South Bend, St Joseph, IN

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[N33207] Gegory John Rafalski
Jan. 3, 1952 - Sept. 21, 2022

Gegory John Rafalski, 70, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at his home. Greg was born on Jan. 3, 1952, in South Bend to John Francis and Florence Lucille (Palkowski) Rafalski. He married his best friend and true love Cheryl Ann Ransom on Oct. 18, 1980 in South Bend. Greg is lovingly survived by his wife of 41 years, Cheryl Ann Rafalski; two loving daughters, Sarah (Richard) Eppers and Jessica Rafalski; two grandchildren, Little Rich Eppers, and Jacob Eppers; his mother Florence L. Rafalski; brother, Bruce (Lisa) Rafalski and two sisters, Susan F. Kosek and Karen S. (Bob) Fraser. His father, John Francis Rafalski, preceded Greg in death. Greg retired from Dec-O-Art Inc. as the production manager, after 25 years of service. Throughout his life he maintained love for many hobbies, but more than anything he longed for a cure to his multiple sclerosis so he could pass on his love of hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, entertaining and gardening to his grandchildren. His summers were spent making many memories at Gravel Lake in Lawton, Michigan, where he taught his daughters how to swim and fish. A huge sports fan, Greg cheered for The Fighting Irish, the Cubs and, of course, Da Bears! He was a lifelong learner, deeply passionate about history, science - especially astronomy and space and ancient archeology and for the woman he loved, he shared it all. His wife and daughters benefited from his skills and craftsmanship. Cheryl can now change the blades on a lawn mower (something they were both very proud of.) Most of all, Greg's family was the center of his life, and he did whatever he could to ensure his family knew how much he loved them. Visitation for Gregory will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. A service celebrating his life will begin at 12:30 p.m. Pastor Jeremy Sarber will officiate. A Polish buffet, Greg's favorite, will follow the service at 1 p.m. Per his wishes, cremation was chosen. Greg's family kindly requests memorial donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate. Condolences may be made online at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.