Mathias Steven Grahek

Mathias Steven Grahek, Age 72, of Ely, passed away February 21, 2025 at his home.  He was born July 26, 1952 and raised in Ely.  He is the son of Matt and Julia (Svigel) Grahek.  Matt graduated the class of 1970 in Ely.  He was a United States Army Veteran. 

After his military service, he completed aircraft mechanic school in Thief River Falls, MN.  He was employed at US Steel, Minntac until large layoffs in the early 1980's.  He was very skilled at mechanics, automotive bodywork, gardening and many other things.  He was an excellent baseball player. 

He is survived by his brother David Grahek of Ely, and cousins Lona Yakich and Sharon Fassbender of Wisconsin.  Matt was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Judy. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.  

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