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Jack GRUBER Obituary
Age 76 of Sylva, NC, passed away January 5th, 2021, after complications developed from COVID-19.
He was born in Marion, OH, on July 23rd, 1944, to the late Vernon and Adeline (Cluff) Gruber. He graduated in one of the last classes of Claridon High School in Marion, OH.
Jack went on to attend Otterbein College for his undergraduate studies and then medical school at The Ohio State University. After completing his obstetrics and gynecology residency in Dayton in 1974, Dr. Gruber completed a fellowship in
gynecological endocrinology and infertility at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He returned to Dayton to practice medicine at Miami Valley Hospital and became a
faculty member of the department of OB/GYN at Wright State University in 1976. He served as vice chairman of the department in his final years at Wright State and retired professor emeritus in 2006. Dr. Gruber has a scholarship in his name at Wright State University for 4th year medical students named the Jack Gruber Endowed Scholarship in Obstetrics and
Gynecology.
Dr. Gruber retired from medicine and moved to 35 beautiful acres in Sylva, NC. He gained so many new friends there. He loved farming, fishing, antiquing, cooking, woodworking, beekeeping, hosting dinner parties and dancing with his friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Adeline (Cluff) Gruber; sister, Charlotte Trader; brother, Leroy Gruber; and longtime partner, Charlene Luciani.
He will be missed and is survived by his brother, Charles (Pam) Gruber; sister, Beth (Bill) Helfferich; children, Stephanie Magdowski, Jenny (Aaron) Rajda, Stephanie Campbell, and John Gruber; grandchildren, Nathan Magdowski, Levi Rajda, Ella Rajda, Abigail Gruber, Jacob Gruber, Alison Gruber,
Austin Hahn, and Timothy Hahn; his loving partner; Levon Hahn; and countless friends and other family members.
A memorial event will be scheduled for a later date.
"There was only one Jack."
Crawford / Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service is honored to be caring for the Gruber family and words of comfort may be shared at www.CrawfordRay.com.
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Mary Tucker
January 13, 2024
I am so sorry I am just seeing this. I had the honor of being his youngest ever patient at the age of 13. I will always believe his knowledge and compassion are the sole reasons I was able to have my 2 daughters. He always made sure to tell the residents that came in the room with him that I was his youngest patient ever and always complimented me for following his advice when it came to my health and the uphill battles I would face with my weight and health. He will always hold a special place in my heart and memories. Rest in Peace Dr. Gruber.
Paula jansen
February 21, 2021
May you all find peace in the memory of such a wonderful man father grandfather and doctor
Jack was such a good and special friend to us and will always be remembered fondly
January 22, 2021
The Wright State University Retirees Association extends our condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Gruber. We also wish to acknowledge his years of service to our University.
Dale Earley
January 15, 2021
Jack Gruber was my GYN for years and we had the kind of relationship where I could call him my family. Thank you Dr. Gruber, you have been missed since you left Dayton.
Betheen and Ken Struewing
January 14, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you all through your grief. Jack was a mentor for me early in my nursing career and because of his willingness to teach , I discovered my passion for the field of infertility nursing. He remained a good friend throughout the years to both myself and my husband. He was a humble, generous, and talented man whom we both admired very much. We are sad and so sorry that he is no longer with us. May God grant you all peace while grieving him.
thomas burwinkel
January 14, 2021
Dr. Gruber was a great gynecologic surgeon who taught hundreds of physicians modern surgical techniques during his tenure at Wright State University and Miami Valley Hospital. He helped thousands of couples achieve their dream of having children by pioneering IVF in Dayton. I am proud to have known him, worked with him and learned from him. Godspeed Jack.
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