Philip Joseph Grinvalsky
March 11, 1953 - December 09, 2013
Obituary
MCFARLAND- Philip Grinvalsky, age 60, of McFarland passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1953 in Alexandria, Va., the son of Dr. Henry and Margaret (Palker) Grinvalsky. Phil married Jane Schumacher on June 26, 1976. He attended Archbishop Malloy High School in New York, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from UW- Whitewater in Business Administration. Phil worked for Great Lakes Higher Education for 25 plus years as a manager of systems development. In his spare time, Phil enjoyed hunting, swimming, boating, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jane; children, Erin (Dave) Filsinger, Kevin, and Leah; siblings, Henry, Peggy, Vincent, Paul, Mark, Rosanne, Clare, and Susan, and many nieces and nephews. Philip was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5306 Main Street, McFarland, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, with Father Steve Smith presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors or St. Jude’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Dec 14, 2013 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Christ The King Catholic Church (McFarland) • 5306 Main St., McFarland, WI
Service
Sat Dec 14, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Christ The King Catholic Church (McFarland) • 5306 Main St., McFarland, WI
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Memories
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Russ Judd
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I worked with Phil for decades at Great Lakes. Phil was one of the initial leaders in the startup of the new company and IT Development leading many successes which strongly contributed to the future success of the organization. I knew him as a committed and successful co-worker who could always be relied upon. More importantly, I enjoyed Phil’s sense of humor, jovial manner, intelligence , and personal commitment. My sincere condolences to Jane and the rest of his family. Russ Judd
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Nancy Seifert
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I had the privilege of working with Phil at Great Lakes. Phil was a very talented and dedicated employee and has been greatly missed. He was instrumental in spearheading a number of important corporate projects and will always be remembered for his professional, personable and cooperative manner. From everyone at Great Lakes, we express our condolences to his family. Nancy Seifert
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pat rossman
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I knew Phil as a wonderful advocate for education and a great cheerleader for his children. A special message of caring to Leah who was one of my gifted students. We were saddened to hear of his passing and send sympathy to the entire family. Blessings and prayers to all of you. Pat Rossman
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Wendy Coe
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Jane and family - I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Diane Wottreng
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So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I know his family, extended family and friends will all miss him dearly. I will always remember the tine he so generously came to help paint the exterior of our house and his help driving my family to Cincinnati during a family medical emergency and returning in a snowstorm. Sincere condolences especially to Jane and to Erin, Kevin and Leah.
Diane Wottreng
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Kathy and Jerry Julson
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Dear Jane and Family- We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Phil and all of you from the years our children all swam with the Sharks.
-Kathy and Jerry Julson