Martin L. Gruber

Martin Gruber Obituary

Martin L. Gruber GRANTVILLE Martin L. Gruber, 65, of Sherks Church Road, died at home. Born July 1, 1944, in Colebrook, he was a son of the late Martin Lerch and Susan (Lineaweaver) Via. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy, Lily, and Irene. He retired as a paving foreman from Hempt Brothers, Camp Hill, was a member of Shellsville VFW Post #9639, and enjoyed NASCAR, football, and retirement. Surviving are his children, Sherry Beinhower of Dillsburg and Kevin Gruber of Ono; brother, William Gruber of Fredericksburg; sisters, Violet Bollinger of Enola, Shirley Kreiser of Hummelstown, and Patti Welcomer of New Bloomfield; grandsons, Kenneth Beinhower, III, Mason Beinhower, Travis Gruber, and Kyle Gruber; and 19 nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009, at Buse Funeral Home, 9066 Jonestown Road, Grantville, preceded by a visitation from 5 p.m. Condolences may be shared at BuseFuneralHome.com

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Nov. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Gruber

2 Entries

marylou and dely delgado

November 25, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

marylou delgado

November 21, 2009

Patti and Sherry my very deepest sympathy if there is anything i can do please let me know my phone number is on martys machine or in his book. I know you both know how much I loved that man he was the most kindest sweetest, most loving man I knew and we were so very close. He surely loved those boys and wanted the best for them. I am going to very sadly miss him and hope we all remember him by all what he has done for people. I am so sorry you have to go through this I know how much he loved you. My deepest sympathy Marylou Delgado

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