ONTARIO , Canada (June 2, 2014) — A retired Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officer has died from his injuries following a motorcycle accident in Canada.
Greg Straka Senior passed away Saturday after sustaining injuries from the wreck on Memorial Day.
He was riding with a group of motorcyclists.
Straka served the community for 27 years in multiple positions after being hired as a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officer in 1973, according to his obituary.
The dedicated officer held many positions during his career including being a founding member of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Honor Guard and a member of the Special Investigations Unit.
Straka leaves behind a wife, two children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren.
Greg Straka’s visitation will be held in Kalamazoo on Wednesday from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at the Life Story Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 4:00pm at the 12th Street Baptist Church in Kalamazoo.
