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James Grubb Obituary
Jim was born Jan. 26, 1961, to Harold and Catherine (Kaufman) Grubb at McLeansboro, Ill. He graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1979, and went to college at Rend Lake Community College. He married Susan Barnett on August 6, 1991 at Mount Vernon, Ill. Together they moved their family to Nebraska and then on to South Dakota where they have made their home for the last 10 years.
Jim loved baseball, camping, jeeping, fishing, cooking and barbequing. He especially enjoyed teaching his kids and grandkids to play baseball and fish. The St. Louis Cardinals always held a special place in his heart since listening to the games with his grandmother on a transistor radio.
Jim was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.
He worked for Wal-Mart since 1996, most recently as an assistant manager at the Rapid City store.
Jim is survived by his wife, Suzy of Lead; a son, Jesse (Kari) Ripley of Kearney, Neb.; two daughters, Cameron (Michael) Lefler and Shanna Mosier, both of Rapid City; eight grandchildren, Jaidin, Bradon, Annika, Trey, Ember, Kadyn, Edyn and Jozie; his mother, Catherine Grubb of McLeansboro; three brothers, Bill Mezo, Bob Mezo and Karl Mezo; and a sister, Caroline Juengling.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish. Visitation will be two hours before services.
Please come to the service in blue jeans in memory of Jim.
A reception will follow at the Spearfish VFW, 3102 E. Fairgrounds Loop.
A memorial has been established to Relay For Life.
Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Grubb
Star
May 26, 2011
Jim was an exemplary model of - not just a human being, but of an Asst.Mgr. He always had the time to take care of ANY problem that was presented him - even if it wasn't in his area of concern. Jim was a REAL person -friendly, caring, intuitive and GENUINE. He was never my supervisor directly - but he always 'came to the rescue' when no one else would. I'm sure his place in the store will be sorely lacking...And SO much more by his loved ones. It was my pleasure and privilege to have known this man. May God bless you and keep you during this time.
May 25, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzy and the family. God will help guide you through this difficult time. We will be thinking about you.
Natasha and Debbie
Kristen Hart
May 25, 2011
Uncle Jimmy was a wonderful uncle to me and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with suzy and their family, we'll be thinking of you. Love you all, Kristen (Mezo) Hart and family
Jamie Cunningham ( Boltz)
May 24, 2011
Prayers to a wonderful family .. He will be missed. Praying for his wife, kids, mom, grandkids, siblings.
Valerie Meints
May 24, 2011
Jim was so fun to work for, very down to earth and a very good listener, he will be missed greatly, My thoughts and prayers are with Suzy and the family.... Val Meints
Valerie Meints
May 24, 2011
Jim was so fun to work for, very down to earth and a very good listener, he will be missed greatly, My thoughts and prayers are with Suzy and the family.... Val Meints
Bill & Leigh Mezo
May 24, 2011
Jimmy is our brother and we love him dearly. We will miss him every single day. Suzy will always be in our hearts and prayers. She was a wonderful wife to Jimmy and we love her.
Love, Bill & Leigh Mezo
Amy Roney
May 24, 2011
Jim was also my first assistant manger when I first started Walmart. It was truly a pleasure to work for him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Sherri Bucholz
May 24, 2011
Jim was a great guy, very down to earth and caring towards everyone he always said hi and asked how you were and took the time to listen. He was an awesome Assistant Manager at Wal-Mart a pleasure to work with and for we will all miss him greatly. My thoughts and Prayers go out to his family.
Samantha Boblett
May 24, 2011
Jim was my first boss when I moved to Rapid City, and a great one at that. I could go to him for anything. Just a laid back great guy. He will be missed deeply by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Suzy, his children, and all the extended family.
Michelle Smith
May 24, 2011
Jim was a pleasure to work with. He treated everyone equal and was a great mentor to many. He listened to you and joked with you. I worked with Jim for many years and he will truly be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Thomas Perovich
May 24, 2011
Jim was a great Assistant Manager! He really did listen to, not just the associates in his areas, but to all associates. He always encouraged you to go for your goals and even helped with that journey anyway he could.He believed in his Walmart Family. We have lost a great member of this 700 person family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
May 24, 2011
Jim will be missed dearly by all of wal-mart family and friends he touched so many lives.He was a terrific assistant manager. Jim always greated you know matter how busy he was. Always had time to listen to you. Suzy will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Ketchum
May 24, 2011
Jim will be missed dearly by all of wal-mart family and friends he touched so many lives.He was a terrific assistant manager. Jim always greated you know matter how busy he was. Always had time to listen to you. Suzy will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Kelly Tracy
May 24, 2011
Jim what a great guy. What a pleasure to work with. My thoughts & prayers go to you all.
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