John Victor Grynwich

John Victor Grynwich, 61, of New Buffalo, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at St. Mary’s on the Lake Parish, 718 W. Buffalo Ave., New Buffalo, with Father Brian Stanley and Father Don Suberlak officiating. A private internment will take place at a later date. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 4 PM until 8 PM, with the Rosary being recited at 7:30 PM at Sommerfeld Chapel & Cremation Services, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, payable to Julie Grynwich. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com. John was born on March 4, 1955 in Michigan City, IN to John P. & Ruth (Krone) Grynwich. He attended River Valley High School and graduated in 1973. On May 20, 1978, he married the love of his life, Julie Springer, at St. Agnes’s Catholic Church in Sawyer. John always had an interest in computers and enjoyed his job as an I.T. Specialist for Dwyer Instruments. John also had a passion for being in the church choir. For over 18 years, he sang with the choir at St. Mary’s on the Lake Parish and then for 8 years with the choir at St. Agnes’s Catholic Church. John loved music, bicycling and working with sound systems. However, the most important thing in John’s life was his family. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a faith filled man who will be missed dearly by all. John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Julie; children, Stephanie (Seth) Enders of Coloma and Isaac Grynwich of New Buffalo; grandchildren, Wyatt and Isabelle Enders and one more on the way; siblings, Theresa (Daniel) Cortese and Monica (Alex) Rogel; brother-in-law, Lance (Anna) Springer; numerous nieces & nephews; and great-nieces & great-nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, John P. & Ruth.