Frederick M. Grabek

Date of Death: April 23, 2021

FREDERICK M. GRABEK, age 73 of Hobart, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021.

He is survived by his wife Maria Grabek (nee deBie) of 50 years; four children: Patricia Grabek, Michael Grabek, Melissa (Matthew) Boltz, Nichole Grabek; six grandchildren: Jabob Riley, Joey Riley, Logan Grabek, Nate Grabek, Emma Boltz, Theodore Boltz; and his sister Diane (John) Cudney. Preceded in death by parents Mitchell & Adele Grabek.

Mr. Grabek was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, a member and past secretary for K of C St. Thomas Council and a member Santa Maria Venegas 4^th Degree Assembly. He was a graduate of St. Mark’s Grade School, Andrean High School, Class of 1965, received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1972 and was also a graduate of John Carroll University. Fred served his community as a pharmacist for over 44 years having worked at Hook’s Pharmacy, Fagen Pharmacy, Target, and Care Pharmacies.

Family and friends may gather at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service (6360 Broadway, Merrillville) on Monday from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. There will be a K of C Rosary at 6:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. from Pruzin Brothers Chapel and 10:00 A.M. from St. Bridget Catholic Church (107 Main St., Hobart, IN) with Rev. Benjamin Ross officiating. Cremation will follow services and he will later be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to St. Bridget Catholic Church or to St. Vincent de Paul. Fred was a loving husband, father, Opa, coach, teacher, brother, uncle, best friend and a very devout Catholic.

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FREDERICK M. GRABEK, age 73 of Hobart, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife Maria Grabek (nee deBie) of 50 years; four children: Patricia Grabek, Michael Grabek, Melissa (Matthew) Boltz, Nichole Grabek; six grandchildren: Jabob Riley, Joey Riley, Logan Grabek, Nate Grabek, Emma Boltz, Theodore Boltz; and hisContinue Reading

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Dear Mary and to all you r family, please accept my deepest sympathy upon this sad occasion. Fred will always be remembered as a good , loving and hard working man of God. Trust in Jesus for He has defeated death and opened the gates of heaven!

Heartfelt sympathy to Fred's family.We have been friends since St. Mark's grade school and Andrean HS. We went to the Victory Ball together and was a friend whenever you needed one. He will be remembered always.

To the Entire Grabek Family, May God comfort you in your hour of grief, and give you all strength in the days that follow.

So sorry for your loss. What a very nice person he was. Cherish your memories. Laurie Gutowski

My deepest condolences to the Grabek family. St Bridget Parish will always be indebted to Fred's contributions. Rest in peace our dear friend.

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Our deepest sympathy to the family of Fred. May God comfort and give you peace at such a difficult time. Words cannot express how important Fred was to my brother, Bernie. Their friendship was a gift from God. It was a priceless treasure. Their many years of just talking and listening to each other through joys and sorrows were priceless. May the memory of both of them remain special forever. Lorraine Bara Weszely

We wish for peace and love for Michael and your whole family.

I’m so sorry to read of Fred’s passing. May God in His mercy give his family peace and strength in the days ahead. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. Rest In Peace Fred. Fran Geske

The Bell family sends our sincere sorrow for the pasting of Fred. A nice and kinder man you could not have met. Tears for you Mary = Jackie

Mary and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was such a big influence on Michele as a student and then as a coworker. He was very good to her. God Bless all of you.

The Hansen family express our sincere sympathy to the entire Grabek family! May the Lord give you comfort in healing. ❤️🙏🏻

Mary and family, I am so sorry to read of Fred's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fred & Shirley Urbanek

Dear Maria and family, My condolences and deepest sympathy. You have my prayers and thoughts in your time of sorrow. Fred was a great man and will be missed by many! May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal! MaryAnn Nagy

Our condolences and prayers go to the family.

So sorry for your families loss. Through coaching I was able to meet your entire family (including your brother when he drove us in the parade) So glad I was able to keep in touch here and there throughout the years. I would run in to him and he always remembered me and had a good little chat. He was always so proud of all his family.

I first met Fred as a pharmacy student and worked with him at Hooks. We again worked together at Care Pharmaceuticals when I too was a pharmacist. He was always so kind and fun to work with. May he Rest In Peace- my condolences to Mary and his children & grandchildren.

May Fred’s memory be a blessing to all who knew him. Dee Enrico-Janik Andrean class of 1965

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.