Glen Arthur Gursky, 83, of Stager Lake Road, Crystal Falls, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Golden Living Center, Florence, Wis., after a lengthy illness. He was born February 12, 1925, in Alpha, son of the late Thomas and Melvina (Arcand) Gursky. On June 3, 1947, he married Blanche Ranta. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1997. Glen attended Alpha School. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army and was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7569, Alpha. He had been a member of the Wood Bee Carvers, Iron Mountain, Crystal Carvers and Weavers Guild, Crystal Falls. Glen was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal Falls. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and loved the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Blanche Gursky, Crystal Falls, four sons, Glen (Pam) Gursky Jr., Las Vegas, Nev., Mike (Marsha) Gursky, Iron River, David (Linda) Gursky, Little Mountain, S.C., Steve (Becky) Gursky, Oskaloosa, Iowa; 13 grandchildren, Shawn, Aaron (Ericka), Charity, Yvonne, Sandy, Jason (Lana), Tonya, and Steven (Kristina) Gursky, Cheryl (Dammion) Masnova, Jessie Stapleton, Heather Coggeshall, Steffi (Brian) Dudrey, Brenda (Shawn) Pettyjohn; 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; one sister, Roz Sullivan, Silver Lake, Wis., two sisters-in-law, Jannett (Orvie) Snodie, Crystal Falls, Pearl Kelley, Ottawa, Ill., one brother-in-law, Chuck (Jan) Ranta, Iron Mountain; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald and Elroy Gursky. Friends may light a candle in remembrance of Glen or leave a condolence for his family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls, is serving the family. Friends may call Saturday, August 30, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal Falls. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Dino Silvestrini will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls with military rites accorded by the East Side Veterans Council.