Michael Dwain Grajek

October 27, 1953 - June 30, 2020

Michael Dwain Grajek of Middlebrook, Missouri passed away June 30, 2020 at his residence at the age of 66 years. He was born October 27, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Dominic and Mary Elizabeth (Smittle) Grajek. Mike is survived by his companion of 22 years, Brenda Williams, his daughter, Kristy Gilbert (Shawn Akins) of Dickson, Tennessee, Brenda’s daughters; Elizabeth Wren (Bryon) of Wentzville, Missouri, Jennifer Shelton (Sumer) of Festus, Missouri, his brother; Stanley Grajek of Arcadia, Missouri, and two sisters; Gloria Axe of O’Fallon, Missouri and Theresa Hartwick of Ironton, Missouri. Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by two brother-in-laws; Derrick Axe and Henry Lee Hartwick. Mike was a lifetime member of the Arcadia Valley Elks Club #2330 and he volunteered at the AMTRAK station on Monday nights. He loved working there and meeting people. Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and mow lawns. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and he was always “Gramps” to them.