Stanley Byzewski

Stanley C. Byzewski, 95, Grand Forks, ND died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare. Stanley was born November 13, 1916 in rural Ardoch, ND, the son of Anton and Florence (Herrick) Byzewski. He worked on the family farm before moving to Grand Forks, where he began working for the Great Northern Railroad. Stanley married Marion Lunski in 1946 and built their home where they raised their family. He continued to work for BN RR and retired as a switchman in 1976 after 34 years of service. In his retirement, Stanley pursued the work he loved best, being a jack of all trades. He was a thinker, inventor, mechanic, carpenter, plumber, etc. He had many friends and was a great card player and Jokester .He loved to go to garage sales. He enjoyed going to the Senior Center and visiting, eating and playing BINGO with his friends. He had many wonderful neighbors who cared for him. Survivors include his children, Jeanette Straus, Grand Forks, Allan (Christy) Byzewski, Grand Forks, Bonnie (Neil) Netterlund, West Fargo, ND, Tony (Wendy) Byzewski, Grand Forks, Kevin (Holly) Byzewski, West Fargo, ND; 17 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren; sister, Marie (Russ) Russell, Grand Forks and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step father, Darrell Waggnor; wife, Marion; son, Freddie; grandson, Scott; brothers Anton, Sylvester, Ernie and a sister, Margie. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, January 9, 2012 in St. Mary's Catholic Church of Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with a 3:00 PM Prayer Service in Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will continue for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery of Grand Forks ND.