Hayden F. Grube, 96, of Pen Argyl, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hecktown Oaks. He was the husband of Mary G. (Pezzuto) Grube. Together they celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on November 10, 2025.
Born in Pen Argyl, October 7, 1929, he was the son of the late Floyd and Annie (Florey) Grube.
After 41 years of service, he retired as a Service Manager for the former Dietrich Chevrolet, Pen Argyl. He continued repairing anything and everything his neighbors and friends needed. He was a 1947 graduate of Pen Argyl High School where he was the co-captain of the football team. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.
Hayden enjoyed attending Pen Argyl football games and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.
In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by his son, Jeffrey H. Grube (Susan) of Walnutport and his daughter, Rosemary Grube (Jill) of Hellertown. Hayden and Mary have six grandchildren - Adam J. Grube, Nicole M. Verret, Cory F. Grube, Haley K. Heebner, Patricia Bechtel, Ashley Bechtel, and six great grandchildren - Lena, Hannah, Maura, Logan, Aaron, and Cole.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brother, George Grube.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11 AM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl. There will be a viewing beginning at 10 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Pen Argyl.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to either St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 or Lookout Fire Company #1, 123 S. Main Street, Pen Argyl PA 18072.
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