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Dennis Gruber Obituary
Dayton - Dennis Michael Gruber, 71, of Centerville, Ohio, died peacefully at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Hospice House of Dayton.
Born November fifth, 1946 at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio to Edward G. Gruber and Jane Frances McDonald (nee) Gruber, Dennis grew up in a rollicking home with nine brothers and sisters. In Denny's own words:
"Life in the fifties was a wonderful time
And all of it happened at forty twenty nine."
After graduating from St. Savior Grade School and Moeller High School, Dennis attended Xavier University where he studied business graduating in 1969 with a BS in Marketing.
Dennis is survived by one daughter Lauren (Peter) Gruber-Orlow and their son Brenner of Kettering, one son Kevin, his daughter Aaliyah and step-son Isaiah. He is also survived by three brothers, James Gruber of Cincinnati, Timothy (Mary) Gruber of Richwood, KY, David (Donna) Gruber of Cincinnati. He is also survived by six sisters, Diane (Thomas) Niehaus of Columbus, Elaine (Steve) Delaplane of Pine Island, FL, Lynn Mitchell of Cincinnati, JoAnn (Gordon) Woolley of Louisville, KY, Gerri (James) Richter of Downingtown, PA, Chris (Rick) Volk of Eagle River, AK and many, many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his former wife Patricia Gruber.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Jane Gruber.
A memorial mass will be offered on Monday, Nov. 5th 2018 at Incarnation Church 55 Williamsburg Lane, Centerville, OH. A one hour visitation will precede the mass. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon, Nov 4th, 2018, from 2:00 to 5:00 at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 East Second St. Franklin, OH. Cremation rights have been accorded.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the James Gruber Endowed Fund for Aging Education c/o UC Foundation P.O. Box 19970, Cincinnati, OH 45219-0970 web address http://foundation.uc.edu/Gruber or Hospice House of Dayton web address www.hospiceofdayton.org/donations.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.anderson-fh.com.
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Paul Wordeman
November 2, 2018
JoAnn, Gerri, Dave and all of your siblings, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that God's grace and your loving families will provide comfort for you during this difficult time.
Gerri Richter
November 1, 2018
A candles glow coming straight up towards you and Gods Grace in Heaven! I love you and will miss you so much!
Your little sister,
Ger
October 31, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God's loving words found at Jeremiah 29:11,12
Jennifer H
October 31, 2018
Sorry for your loss May you find comfort and strength in God's promise found at John 6:40
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