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Elsie Echeverri-Carroll
August 14, 2022
I met Bill at my first meeting of the Regional Science Association and we became good friends. He was funny as mentioned by other friends and was always happy to talk about her daughter's accomplishments. I enjoyed talking to him and will miss him dearly.
Mine Yucel
May 15, 2020
Bill was a great colleague and friend. What I remember best about Bill is his love of economics and his enthusiasm for research. He also was a treasure trove of historical Texas trivia, keeping us entertained as well as educated! We will miss you, Bill!
May 10, 2020
Rest in Peace Bill. ❤
Weston DeWalt
April 2, 2020
Bill was a friend for 58 years, my best friend. We shared an apartment in Dallas in 1963-64, when we were both attending SMU. Our adventures then and in the years following could fill the doorstop of a book. To say that he will be missed, is to not say nearly enough. One of a kind he was. For all who knew and loved him, I offer my condolences.
April 1, 2020
Dr. Gruben was one of my favorite professors at the University of Texas at Dallas where he taught International Economics. Most patient, he had the ability to make a potentially dull subject most interesting. Above all, he was kind and respectful,and I was so blessed to have him. We loved him!! Tom Keener
John Welch
March 31, 2020
Bill Gruben is one of the most special people I have ever met. I could write a book. One of the happiest days of my life was the day I interviewed at the Dallas-FRB, at his and Jerry O'Driscoll's invitation. I had met Bill two years before when he presented at the U of North Texas on the "overvalued Mexican Peso," which laid the seed of a lot of research collaboration thereafter. The interviews and seminar were fun but not easy, and I got to know the wonderful group of economists at FRB-Dallas, including Bill and many who have commented here. After all was done, Bill invited me to join some of the team for drinks and to follow him in his Volkswagen Thing. Huh?!? Yes, an orange Thing. Then he proceeded to weave in and out of traffic to the bar. Once relieved that I had survived the driving test, I broke into laughter for about 10 minutes before entering for drinks and the best part of my career. That was Bill. Thank you, Bill, for everything and I thank God everyday that I knew you. I love you. Rest in peace.
HAROLDLYN MURRAY
March 31, 2020
Bill was such a wonderful person. I enjoyed working with him.
We'll miss you Bill.
John Welch
March 31, 2020
Bill Gruben is one of the most special people I have ever met. I could write a book. One of the happiest days of my life was the day I interviewed at the Dallas-FRB, at his and Jerry O'Driscoll's invitation. I had met Bill two years before when he presented at the U of North Texas on the "overvalued Mexican Peso," which laid the seed of a lot of research collaboration thereafter. The interviews and seminar were fun but not easy, but I got to know the wonderful group of economists at FRB-Dallas, including Bill and those who have commented here. After all was done, Bill invited me to join some of the team for drinks and to follow him in his Volkswagen Thing. Huh?!? Yes, an orange Thing. Then he proceeded to weave in and out of traffic to the bar. Once relieved that I had survived the driving test, I broke into laughter for about 10 minutes before entering for drinks and the best part of my career. That was Bill. Thank Bill for everything and I thank God everyday that I new you. I love you. Rest in peace.
Bill Gilmer
March 31, 2020
I met Bill when I came to the Dallas Fed in 1989. Always fun to be around, always thinking, always practical in his goals. Always with a new idea on his plate. We shared an interest in the border and Mexico during my years in El Paso, and his deep knowledge and years of experience were invaluable while I tried to learned a new field. I missed him -- we all missed him -- after he left the bank, and we will all miss all the more now.
Elliitt
March 30, 2020
Bill worked with my Sweetheart, Kay, at the Fed. He and I went up to S&D Oyster Company to partake of the cole slaw on occasion and talk economics.
Niki Maas
March 30, 2020
Bill was a great person to work with at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. I truly enjoyed talking with him about his vast experiences and stories. The world has lost a spectacular man. He was kind and considerate and so funny!
Erwan Quintin
March 29, 2020
Bill was my boss at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and a wonderful boss and mentor he was. He did everything he could to help me and his other junior reports succeed without regard for his own interests. I enjoyed the wit and humor so well described in the obituary on a daily basis. He made coming to work a lot of fun.
First and foremost, Bill was a kind man in a business where the norms are anything but kind. I benefited from his kindness and guidance more than most and will be for ever grateful to him.
David Gould
March 29, 2020
Bill will be greatly missed. A true friend and colleague. He never seemed to age. When I met him in 1990, he was 50 and I was 28, although he had the curiosity and mischievousness of 20 year old. A kind soul and caring friend. Condolences to the community and family who have lost a husband, father, brother and friend. David Gould Sydney Australia
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