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John K. "Junkin John" Gruhlke

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John Gruhlke Obituary

Gruhlke, John K. "Junkin John" October 27, 2014 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Lois. Father of Margaret (Michael) Brown, Elizabeth (David) Cannon and Catherine (Peter) Hubrich. Grandfather of Joshua Gunn, Henry and George Hubrich. Further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. John was a City of Milwaukee Health Department employee for thirty plus years, an avid junk collector, watch fob aficionado and antique truck collector. Private services were held. If desired, memorials to the United Way appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 29, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Gruhlke

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19 Entries

Ralph & Shirley Blattner

October 24, 2019

Hi Margaret, we think of John real often!!! I was surprised when this was in my mail!! We miss everyone and the auctions we used to see the both of you, we always had good times at the back tables!!!!! Love & prayers sent your way, & up to John !!!!!

Pat Schroder

October 23, 2019

I was quite surprised this popped up today. I often think of you ladies and your families and hope all is well; the years seem to fly. Roger passed away March 2, 2017. I can imagine your Dad and Roger have met up somewhere along the way, happily comparing flea market finds. Take care,

John @ Jefferson Swap 9/24/2010

PAUL TIGGE

November 26, 2014

November 25, 2014

So sorry to hear of John's passing. My condolences to the family. I knew John as a health educator. He was the health educator that brought the sex education introduction to many Milwaukee Public Schools. He brought that message to my class when I was in Junior High. I subsequently worked with him for more than 20 years at the Milwaukee Health Department. He was a character but always supported in my career.

Georgia Cameron

Tom Owenson

November 10, 2014

I was privileged to know and be a friend of John for 70 years, since we were 1st graders together in Beloit. I did enjoy his wit and intelligence, and will miss talking with him on my infrequent visits to Wisconsin. RIP friend!
Tom Owenson

Bonnie Tennyson

November 3, 2014

JOHN WAS A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND A LOYAL FRIEND. I LOVED HIS ANTIQUE REFRIDGERATOR. HE SAID IF HE FINDS ONE HE WOULD PICK ONE UP FOR ME. HE WAS ALWAYS HELPING PEOPLE,, SHOVELING SNOW FOR THE LITTLE ELDERLY LADIES ON his block.© 2014

Get the Zoosk AppBLOCK, he loved playing cards, cannot think the name of it, but we had fun, john was a one of a kind Good Guy. Will be missed by his old friends and neighbors.

Jeanne Morford

October 30, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss, Cat. I know it is so hard to lose a dad. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Remember all of the wonderful times you had with him. All of your memories will always be in your hearts and no one can ever take those away from you.

October 30, 2014

Margaret & Family -- We're sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
John was always a wonderful neighbor when he lived across the alley from my mom on Girard Av in Milwaukee.
Whenever we went to Elkhorn Market, we always enjoyed visiting with you & John. We weren't able to go to the latest Elkhorn in Sept. Did you know that John called Charlie a few weeks ago to ask how we were? That was so thoughtful!
My mom was saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a great neighbor & friend to all. We have lots of fond memories.
Hugs from Carol, Charlie & Helen

Jerry & Terry Rupple

October 30, 2014

Jerry and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Cat.

Doctor Bob and Linda Harris

October 30, 2014

Margaret and family, we were very sorry to hear of John's passing. As his previous supervisor we got to share life in many fulfilling ways both at work and outside of work. He was a great and hard working Health Educator and friend who influenced many lives with his teaching and community service. Our prayers are with him and his family. In your prayers tell 'Big John' to be ready for the poker group when we all arrive.

Angelo Munoz

October 30, 2014

very sad to read of John's passing away. I was a friend of John back in the 50's and 60's in Beloit. I was also a student of his mother Verna in South Beloit High School and she influenced me to go on to college after my tour of duty in the army. I knew his parents very well and attended John's graduation from Ripon Collge back in 1961 with them. We even took a trip out East. It is sad that I did not stay in touch with him even though we had a mutual friend John Byrne who kept me abreast of John's doings. I will say a prayer for my friend.

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October 30, 2014

We are sorry to here about John's passing. I have many great memories going back to being your neighbor at Gerard Ave and years after. Our condolences to the family.
Jamie and Sharon Oelstrom.

Shirley & Ralph Blattner

October 29, 2014

Dear Margaret & Family, Just got the very sad news from Debbie. Ralph & I are going to miss John when we come back to visit. The auction will not be the same!!! Please call me (anytime) when you get the time!!! Debbie has my number! Love to all !!!Shirley & Ralph Blattner

October 29, 2014

Margaret and Families, We were shocked to hear the news about your Dad. We just saw him at Pioneer Tractor Days. John meant a lot to me and I'm going to miss him a lot. Now when we Go to Elkhorn whose going to look for the girls with Tatoo's on them, I enjoyed sitting and talking with him. Please know that he is in a better place and with your Mom. If there is anything we can do please call, who am I going to bake Apple Pies for. Thinking of you all. Mike and Debbie Feleniak

Tom Augustine

October 29, 2014

We were neighbors growing up with the Gruhlkes. My sisters used to hang out with Margaret. Mary Pat and Nancy and Katie. I remember taste testing Lois' homemade kidney beans and the high country bed they had. Good people with big hearts. My thought sand prayers to the family.

October 29, 2014

Dear Margaret, Catherine and Elizabeth and families,

We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know he was very unhappy with the quality of life he was experiencing. He always enjoyed his "junkin'" weekends, on the lookout for THE bargain.
He and Roger shared an interest in the flea markets too. He sent me the most beautiful card with a very lovely handwritten sentiment after your Uncle Clarence died.
Take care and prayers of comfort for all of you,
Pat Schroder

Elizabeth Cannon

October 29, 2014

John was a fellow member of the Beer Chapter of the Historical Truck Club and years ago gave our young children rides around the neighborhood in his old truck. We were former neighbors on Girard Ave. and enjoyed his "treasures". John was a good friend.
Brian & Ginger Carney
Oconomowoc, WI

October 29, 2014

We will miss everything about John. He was the most loving caring person anyone could ask for in a friend, and he held a very special place in our hearts. His family meant the world to him, and our sincere sympathy goes out to all. The wonderful memories will get all of us through this difficult time. John will greatly be missed---but never forgotten.
Joe Gnat & Susie

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