Robert A Gruber,
January 25, 1937 - April 18, 2011
Obituary
MADISON-Robert A. Gruber, age 74, of Madison passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011. He was born on Jan. 25, 1937, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Rowe) Gruber. He married Sharon Herschleb on Dec. 28, 1961. Bob graduated from Madison Central High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army. Bob was a 32nd Mason , and a member of Masonic Lodges Commonwealth #325 and Daylight #362. He was a member of the Zor Shrine, Starlight Chapter #283 OES, and a life member of Scottish Rite. Bob was also a member of the VFW #1318 and the Luther Memorial Church where he taught Sunday school and served on many committees. He received honors from the three Masonic youth groups (Legion of Honor for DeMolay, Member of Honor of Jobs Daughters, and the Grand Cross for Rainbow for Girls). Bob was a Wisconsin PGA official, and loved spending time on the golf course. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and was a lifelong Badgers fan. Bob is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Bob Jr. (Cindy), Tom (friend, Debbie Benicek), Kris (Doug) Engbring, and Kevin; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty Lee Gloe. Funeral services will be held at LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH, 1021 University Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, with the Rev. Brad Pohlman presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park with a Masonic service at the gravesite at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. A special thank you to Dr. Paul Wertsch, Dr. Ed Pendergast, and Dawn from HospiceCare, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Luther Memorial Church or HospiceCare Inc.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Luther Memorial Church or HospiceCare Inc.
Cemetery:
Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park with a Masonic service at the gravesite at 2 p.m.
Visitation:
Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH, 1021 University Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, with the Rev. Brad Pohlman presiding.
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Karen and Mike Larson
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Dear Sharon, Kris and All,
My deepest sympathies and all my prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Love and Hugs
Fraternal Friends,
Karen and Mike
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Nancy Albright
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To all of the Gruber family: My sincerest sypathies on the loss of Bob. He was a wonderful man and I have many great memories of him. For many years he was like a father to me and I thank you for sharing him with me. I truly wish I could attend his service and celebrate his life with you, but I will be in Texas. All my best!
Love, Nancy Bronson Albright
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flo falk
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so sorry to hear about bob. he will be missed. i do have some vey special memories. most grateful he made it to sharon's party. my god comfort you in these trying times & give you the peace only he can give.love,flo
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Karla Sindelar
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To the entire Gruber Family: "Mr. Gruber" will always hold a special place in my heart. He made a difference in many lives. He will be greatly missed!
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Winona Olson
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Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time of the loss of a most precious person. I did enjoy meeting and spending time when I visited with both Sharon and Bob.
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Mary J. Traupmann, P.G.M
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I will miss him, too.
My love to the family
OES Love,
Mary J. Traupmann