John S. Granchay, age 60, of Shawano, died on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Appleton. John was born on October 28, 1954 in Weirton, WV to the late Richard and Jeanette (Rzepka) Granchay. He graduated from Madonna High School in 1972 and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Marquette University. John worked as a social worker and was an honorary life member and past President of Wisconsin Social Services Association. He was a substitute teacher, an active member of Ducks Unlimited, a Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the Booster Club. He served on the Shawano School Board and was dedicated to assisting the community. John was the seventh grade boys' basketball coach at Franklin Middle School for many years. He was also the basketball coach at Denmark and Shawano Community High School. John is survived by one aunt, Alice Rzepka Hammett of Florida, one uncle, Steve (Joyce) Rzepka of West Virginia, and his cousins, Delia (John) Egan of West Virginia, Cheryl (Sean) Crain of Maryland, William J. (Sharon) Rzepka of Kentucky and Joseph (Lora) Rzepka of Maryland. He is further survived by numerous friends from the Shawano area community. John was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Mildred and John Rzepka, and one uncle, Joseph Rzepka. A memorial service for John will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Jon Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com