Sharon Gruber
April 15, 1937 - November 10, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Sharon L. Gruber, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.
She was born on April 15, 1937, in Madison, the daughter of Henry and Ida (Ottum) Herschleb.
A life-long resident of Madison, Sharon graduated from Madison Central High School in 1955. She married Robert Gruber on Dec. 28, 1961. Sharon worked for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations, retiring in 2001. She was a member of Luther Memorial Church since 1943 and a member of the Starlight Chapter No. 283 O E S.
Sharon enjoyed knitting and sewing and visits to Door County and to the casino. She relished pizza and Coors Light (on ice). Sharon was proud of her family and loved watching her grandchildren grow up. She welcomed each new grandchild and great-grandchild into her heart.
Sharon is survived by her daughter, Kris (Paul) Twardy; son, Kevin (Dianne) Gruber; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Cindy (Tim) Melis and Debbie Gruber; sister-in-law, Donna Herschleb; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Robert Jr. and Thomas; parents; and siblings, John, Donald and Gerald Herschleb and Shirley Henning.
A memorial service will be held at LUTHER MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1021 University Ave, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, with the Rev. Rebecca Ninke and the Rev. John Worzala Dumke presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be gifted in Sharon's name to Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Nov 16, 2019 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Luther Memorial Church (Madison) • 1021 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53715
Memorial Service
Sat Nov 16, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Luther Memorial Church (Madison) • 1021 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53715
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Memories
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Kallie Jurgens
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Dear Kris; I am so sorry to hear that your precious mom died. I will always remember her loveliness and beauty. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Star love, Kallie
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Trever Scherbert
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Going to miss this beautiful soul, sitting on the porch watching the birds. Will cherish all the memories I’ve had with that beautiful lady.
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Debbie McCann
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Dear Kris and family, I was so sad to read of your Moms passing she was a very special lady.I did get a chance to visit with her this summer at Oak Park. I will always have a memory of her with the towels she made for me.Sincerly Debbie
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Mike Nonn
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I worked at DILHR (now DWD) during part of the time Sharon worked there. Although we did not work in the same unit, Sharon was always great about helping if I needed her assistance to do my job. I am thankful for all the good she did and offer my sympathy to her family.
Mike Nonn
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Cindy Brady
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Wishing peace for you all in your loss. My mom (Ruth Paskey) LOVED her phone calls with Sharon and regularly shared with me their conversations. She was a special lady. ❤️
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SherryHenningFaw
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From the time I was born Aunt Sharon, a/k/a Aunt DeeDee, was a constant inspiration to me. Her love of family was unconditional and always accepting. She was always ready with a big hug and kind words said with empathy and wisdom. Her unwavering faith ever so present in each day was evident to all who knew her. She gave to others with kindness never expecting anything in return. I know it couldn't have been easy to babysit the 6 Henning kids but she made it look easy and we always had fun! I will miss her greatly, but will carry her with me in my heart always.