William Granek

William (“Bill”) Stanley Granek, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Born August 7, 1938 in Terre Haute, Indiana , and raised in Dallas, Texas, Bill later made Houston his home, where he built a beautiful life and raised his family. He was known by all who met him as the kindest of men — thoughtful, humble, and always ready to lend a hand or share a word of encouragement. Bill was a proud SMU alumnus and subsequently got a masters degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas. He also got another masters in industrial engineering and business management from the University of Houston. An electrical engineer by training and a registered Professional Engineer, Bill’s professional accomplishments were numerous. Over the course of more than 30 years, he built an extraordinary career in operations consulting, specializing in integrated manufacturing and ERP systems. As President of Management Resource Associates (MRA) in Houston, Bill brought together deep expertise in computer systems, project management, and operations leadership. His career spanned roles as Vice President and Controller of a small electronics firm, Operations Manager for a Fortune 500 division, systems consultant, and educator at institutions of higher learning in Operations Management and Product Engineering. Beyond his professional life, Bill was deeply committed to service. He volunteered passionately for over 2000 hours at the MD Anderson Learning Center, dedicating his time to helping patients and families access reliable information and comfort during challenging times. Bill’s life was defined by integrity, compassion, and intellect — and by the love he shared so freely with his family, friends, and community. Bill was the beloved husband of Merle for 59 years and the proud father of Andra (Keith) Strudler and he loved his two grandchildren, Sloan and Elliot. He was preceded in death by his cherished son, Stuart. Bill is also survived by his brother, Harold Granek, and sister Roselyn Bauer. He will be profoundly missed and forever remembered. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery, 7445 Awty School Ln., Houston, Texas 77055. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center (www.mdanderson.org).

William Granek

August 7, 1938 - November 11, 2025