Lujay John Pelky
March 23, 1962 - August 27, 2025
Lujay John Pelky, 63, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Grand Rapids. He was born March 23, 1962, son of Raymond and Lottie Pelky.
Lujay was a hard-working, big rig truck driving man. He was self-driven and independent. He was that guy that actually did what others dream and talk about doing: Travel the USA, build houses, work on the railroad, mining gold in Arizona and riding Harley's that he built his way. He bought and operated his first semi at 23. One time, he broke down in Alabama and hitch hiked 50 miles with a turbo to get it repaired. He never gave up on getting anything done that he sat out to do. Most recently finishing his career delivering pipeline pipe to Montana and the Dakotas. Marlboro's stock must have risen on his purchases alone!
He loved to give the girls a whirl--always a girlfriend, but the wife and kids gig was not in the program. He loved his family, all his nieces and nephews and was generous with them. He was everyone's favorite brother or uncle.
He is survived by: his favorite sister, Evelyn; brothers, Frank, Jess, Joe, and Mike Kielbas; and many nieces, nephews, and friends coast-to-coast.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Lottie Pelky; and his brothers, Matthew and Dan.
Funeral services will take place at 2 pm on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah. Visitation will take place from 1 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Champion Hill Cemetery, in Honor.
The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah, is in charge of arrangements.
www.bennett-barzfuneralhome.com
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