William Joseph Grau

February 20, 1941 - May 30, 2023

William Joseph Grau, age 82, of Concord Township, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born February 20, 1941 in Cleveland. One of fifteen children, Bill graduated from Holy Name High School in 1959 and served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963.  He studied at Kent State University and was a Letter Carrier with the United States Postal Service for twenty-nine years. Survivors include his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Joyce M. (nee Koenig); his loving children, Michael Grau (Sarah), Jill Whelan, Matthew Grau (Wendy), and Ryan Grau. Additional survivors include seven grandchildren, Corey Grau, Elle Whelan, Kayla Grau, Michael Grau, Liam Whelan, Logan Grau and Lauren Grau and two sisters, Peggy Kamis and Terry Teresi. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lucille (nee Collisi) Grau and twelve brothers and sisters, Marie Zamiska, Irene Gartland, Doris Grau, James Grau, Joan Senyitko, Robert Grau, Jack Grau, Edward Grau, Donna Sanders, Kathy McCallum, Mary Peters, and Tim Grau. Bill was loved by many wonderful nieces and nephews and brought a smile to the face of everyone he met.  Bill will be cremated and there will be no burial service.

A private Memorial Mass will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Concord, Ohio at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial contributions in Bill's memory be sent to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Blessing Cremation Center, 9340 Pinecone Dr., Mentor, OH 44060. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.blessingcremation.com.