Rudy Grumbacher

Rudy Grumbacher 91 of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 11, 2011 with his family at his side. Born September 15, 1919 in Frankfort, Germany of parents Heinrich and Betty Grumbacher, he came to the United States in 1937 to live with family in Chicago. He married Margaret Lasky in 1944. Margaret preceded him in death in 1993. They spent most of their lives in Muncie, IN and were members of Beth El Temple. Rudy was active with the Temple in every official post including President. Since moving to Indianapolis, he has been a member of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. Rudy married Sara King McDonald in 1999. Rudy enjoyed life to the fullest and was a true people person. He retired in 1989 from State Distributing Corporation after 21 years as a salesman. To stay active, he drove a limo and worked with his younger son at RM Medical. He also volunteered at St Vincent Carmel Hospital for 17 years in the ER and Pharmacy. Rudy is survived by his loving family, sister, Margot Myers, Munster, IN; wife, Sara; sons, Lewis (Sue) Grumbacher and Ronald (Mary) Grumbacher; 4 grandchildren; 5 step-children; 7 step-grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express special thanks to the caring doctors and nurses at the St. Vincent Heart Center and St. Vincent Seton Hospital for their extraordinary care. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd. Calling will be from 11 am to 12:30 pm Friday, May 13, 2011 with the service to commence at 1 pm. Burial will follow at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, 161st and North Meridian. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Northern Indiana Community Services, co Ryan McCarthy Holmes Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 807, Rochester, IN 46975. You are invited to visit the website www.arnmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of Rudy or send a condolence to the family.