Carl A. Grube

Carl Grube Obituary

MASON CITY - Carl A. Grube, 77, of 15 23rd St. S.W. in Mason City, passed away Monday (July 27, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, July 30, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. A Rosary and Scripture Service will also be held at 6:30 p.m.today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carl Grube Memorial Fund.

Stories, condolences and thoughts may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Carl was born on July 1, 1932, in Odessa, Minn., the son of Carl and Ella (Bucholz) Grube. He served in the Army during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge in November of 1952. He moved to Mason City in 1958.

Carl was united in marriage to Genevieve Johnson on Jan. 19, 1963, in Mason City. He worked for Wright Tree Service in a variety of positions, retiring in 1996.

Carl was a member of the Moose Lodge and St. Joseph Catholic Church and was an honorary member of the Lunker Club. He also spent much of his time at the adult health care center.

Carl was an avid Hawkeyes fan. His hobbies included fishing and sports of every kind. He enjoyed taking his dog, Goldie, on walks. He especially loved watching his kids' activities and spending time with his grandkids.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Venice.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Genny; children, Randy (April) Grube of Mason City, Jeannie (Thad) Collins of Coralville and Duane (Heather) Grube of Yorktown, Va.; grandchildren, Calvin, Jordan, Jackson, Rachel, Nicholas, Ryan and Makayla; stepgrandson, Austin; sister, Florence; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com

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Published by Globe Gazette from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Carl Grube

10 Entries

August 3, 2009

Gen, Ann and I are so sorry for your loss and that we were unable to attend the funeral. I really liked Carl and though we did not see each other very often I thought of him alot especially during football season. He was a very special person and will be missed. We'll talk to you soon.

Nick Veverka

July 30, 2009

I worked with Carl many years when he was foreman for Wright Tree Service and I was Superintendent at Interstate Power. He was as good and reliable a worker as I've seen. I looked forward to our weekly crew visits and made sure we had year-round work for his crew. He had a great relationship with the guys down at Wooz's too. God Bless you Carl!

Tom OBrien

July 30, 2009

Carl taught me a lot about trees and about good people when I worked for him at Wright Tree Service. I remember his crew had the very first High Ranger truck in the company which was a tribute to his experience and esteem amongst management and John Wright Sr. I enjoyed working with Carl back in the 60s during both the hot summers and the cold winters when I came home for college breaks. Carl was generally a very happy and positive guy and I am thankful I had the opportunity to know him and learn from him. God Bless You Carl and thanks for the memories. I still think of Carl whenever I hear a chain saw.

Jim & Rhonda Tanner

July 29, 2009

Our loss is Heaven's gain. Carl was a great friend and customer. He will be deeply missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Chad True

July 29, 2009

Carl was one of the rare genuinely great guys. I always looked up to him and admired him. I am sorry for the loss of such an awesome soul, and my deepest condolences to the entire family.

Dave & Linda Siems

July 29, 2009

Hey Carl, we all know you are looking down from the heavans and "Smiling". Pretty sure you are catching the biggest fish up there to. We all know the lakes and fish are bigger in heavan. You're probably taking "Goldie" for a stroll around that lake too. She's been waiting for you. We look to the day when we sit back, watch a ballgame, catch a big fish and just enjoy the view, with you. God knows we all love and miss you. Bless your family, the memories will keep them "SMILING".

Cheryl Zeien

July 29, 2009

Carl was a joy! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Dean Pralle

July 29, 2009

A gentleman that will be missed by many! He loved his fishing and sports. He was a great family man! I will miss him dearly.

Amy Jeff Ronnie Jorden and Hannah Morris

July 29, 2009

What a fabulous family man and neighbor! So many years and so many memories living right behind us! Heaven has definitely gained a great soul....our thoughts and prayers have been with you all these past few weeks and will definitely be with your entire family as you all go through these next few days. May God provide with you with the peace, comfort and strength needed each and every day. Blessings to you Gen, Jeannie, Randy, Duane and all your extended families.

Deb Austin

July 28, 2009

Heaven just gained a kind and caring man!! I remember when Tommy and Jacob were little Carl would come get them and take them fishing. He even gave them each little fishing hats complete with little bobber and hooks. The saying said "If this hats missin I've gone fishin" They came home with the biggest smiles on their little faces! I really couldn't tell you who's smile was bigger the boys or Carl's. Course me being their mom,well, I was smiling too! Anytime your kids smile you smile too. Carl Grube was responsible for all those smiles that day. What an awesome man!!

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