Obituary
Dr. Arthur Joseph Grana
Arthur Joseph Grana, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., 80, died April 30th in his home with his family and pets present. Arthur lived a remarkable life which included much learning and many adventures.
He was graduated from Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA) and Chicago Osteopathic School of Medicine. He completed his surgical residency in Detroit, MI at Botsford-Zeiger Osteopathic Hospital. Arthur practiced surgery in Colorado Springs, Co for three decades. Outside of work he enjoyed many activities. He was an avid hunter in his younger years, and enjoyed sailing, dancing, scuba diving and, after retirement, built with his own two hands his beloved cabin in the Colorado Rockies. He and the love of his life, his wife, Anita, moved to LaCrosse, WI in 2008. He loved his pets and his family dearly.
He is survived by his wife Anita Sue Grana (nee Moen); his daughters Sheryl Judith Grana (Jon Stratman), Michelle Rose Grana; sister Arthurline “Sis” Sahlburg (Jack), brother Joseph C. Grana III (Linda); his special “adopted” daughter Kimberly Ellen Hearn; and his grandsons Tyler Dale Stratman and Brant Arthur Stratman.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph C. Grana and Arthurline Ruth Grana (nee Lutter).
Arthur devoured and embraced life, lived with passion by a set of ethical principles and considerations and believed in the courage to practice one’s convictions. He is dearly loved, already missed and left a mark on the world through his caring, kind and responsible ways. He always enjoyed a good conversation, a good cup of coffee, a pet on his lap and the joy he found with his friends and family.
The family would like to thank Abigail for her help with his loving care to the end as well as the Gunderson Hospice program. Love, joy, and peace to a great husband, father, brother, son, and friend.
A remembrance service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Noon at the Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St., Onalaska, WI. Dr. Joseph Grana will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of service.
To view Dr. Grana’s memorial video click the link below:
https://www.tributeslides.com/
Dear Anita & Family: We are sorry for your loss and our prayers & love are with you! Arthur was a good man who lived life to the fullest and shall be remembered by all who knew him! Our sincere sympathy to you! Debbie & Randy Dunn & family
Anita I am so sad to hear of your beloved husband’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love and Peace,
Becky Greenwood
We have such fond memories of Arthur and all the time and effort he put into our dance classes and routines while he was in Gunnison. He had so much patience! Our deepest sympathies go out to all who are feeling his loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Art was a very dear friend of Mine and my families. Lots of great memories on the mountain. Love you!
Love and miss our wonderful brother.
A special thanks to our sister-in-love Anita for her love and care.
Dear Anita. Pam and I send you our deepest condolences on the passing of Arthur. Having known Arthur only through our shared mountain retreats, we knew he was a kind and loving soul. We wish you peace in the days to come and our thoughts of comfort for your life still ahead.
Dr. Michael and Pam Jobin
Gunnison Highlands.
Sage Hill Ranch