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Bruce Eric Grench
1960 - 2014
Bruce Eric Grench
1960 - 2014
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BORN
1960
DIED
2014
Bruce Grench Obituary
Bruce's passions included a love of the outdoors, his cherished San Francisco Giants and watching his children grow into the young adults they are today. He was also a dedicated member and past president of Young Presidents' Organization of St. Louis (YPO).
Bruce was a tremendous inspiration to those around him, and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Sierra Club in memory of Bruce Grench.
An open house will be held Saturday, December 6th from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63117, with a memorial service immediately following at 2:00 p.m.
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D. Skip SALLEE, MD/MBA
June 21, 2024
still miss you Bruce
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November 11, 2022
Still think about and miss you to
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September 15, 2022
I still miss you Bruce
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Sandy Niewald
January 1, 2016
Dear Dawn and family,
Here's a past and present song, I would like to dedicate to you and your family in honor of Bruce and HDIS.
This is Your Song-Elton John
Stand Up & Be Strong-Soul Asylum
May you find love, peace and have many blessings in 2016!
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Sandy Niewald
December 30, 2015
Here we are ending 2015 to enter another new year without our Prez Bruce. His compassionate words "Upward and Onward" is instilled in the work we do at HDIS always and forever! Each memory we share with our customers and co-workers throughout the years, when one smile ends-another appears. CHEERS and LOVE to HDIS!!!
Tim Walker
November 19, 2015
So sad. Bruce was a great human being.
Sandy Niewald
January 11, 2015
Here's a few songs I liked to share in remembrance of Bruce that has touched so many hearts & will be dearly miss forever.
Say You Say Me by Lionel Richie
Cherish the Love by Kool & the Gang
Everywhere I go by Amy Grant
Morning Song by Avett Brother
You All Dat by the Baha Men
Love Sandy Niewald & family
Dan Love
December 16, 2014
I have known Bruce for many years. He was a true visionary in building a business to meet the needs of his customers. I know he cherished his family too! He will be missed by many.
Wendy Bateman
December 15, 2014
My Cousin who started something with an idea and then inspired so many. I'm so sorry I was unaware of the service and wish only the best to the entire family during this very difficult time.
December 11, 2014
I was a classmate of Bruce's at Carleton. So very sorry to hear this news. He was a great guy. My sympathy to all of his family.
Kay Biga Duluth, MN
Tim Meyn
December 10, 2014
I grew up with Bruce. I think from about second grade until I went away to college we'd get together with the gang to play something, football, basketball or baseball. Mixed in later years were some all-night poker games and ski trips. Bruce was an intellectual juggernaut who I'd have philosophical debates with and would always lose. I remember having one such debate with him on the way back from our ski trip where he was able to prove I didn't exist. Now Bruce will only exist in our memories and our hearts which doesn't seem fair, he was too young, too brilliant too much fun to be gone.
George Reid
December 10, 2014
Bruce, a great person, man and boss of mine in the early days of HDIS. My condolences to Dawn and family. You will be missed by many!
Shantel Jones
December 9, 2014
Bruce Grench, an amazing man. May my thoughts and prayers be with the Grench family.
Steve Gregg
December 8, 2014
We are saddened at Bruce's passing. He was a great friend to many and NAFC is no exception. Over the years, his support and encouragement has helped to sustain us on our mission. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the entire HDSI organization. He will be missed.
Maria Payne
December 8, 2014
Bruce was a great boss. I was so surprised to learn of his passing. Dawn, you and your family are in my prayers. We all have very good memories of interactions with him over the years.
Liz (Janssen) Bishop
December 8, 2014
Although our Carleton years were long ago, I remember Bruce very fondly for his unassuming ways and delightful sense of humor. I am so glad to know what a wonderful family he created with you, Dawn. You and your children are in my thoughts. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Erik Andrews
December 7, 2014
Dawn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. From the fall of freshman year at Camp Carleton, Bruce was always someone to enjoy spending time and/or having a drink with. -Erik
Adam Thornberry
December 7, 2014
So sorry and saddened to hear about Bruce's passing. A good man, great teammate, and I'm sure an even better father and husband. To his family, my thoughts are with you.
-Adam Thornberry
Eugenia Walsh
December 7, 2014
Dawn and children- so sorry to hear of your loss. You and Bruce were very generous to my daughter. She thinks highly of you. God Bless .
Phyllis Heifetz
December 7, 2014
Dawn, I was shocked and sorry to hear about the death of your husband. He must have been a wonderful father because your kids are really special. I hope to see you soon at the barn.
Phyllis Heifetz and Maggie
Laurie Maffly-Kipp
December 6, 2014
I just heard the news about Bruce's passing, too late to attend the service for him. I hadn't seen Bruce in a few years, but we shared many early memories together. We grew up four blocks apart, chased each other on the playground in elementary school, had many classes together in jr. high and high schools, and then took an unforgettable school trip together to Europe in the summer of 1977. Bruce, Paul, and Norma and Herb were like a second family to me, and I cannot imagine a world without his humor and wry wit. When I moved to Olivette a year ago, we got in touch and laughed that we were again living about 4 blocks apart after all these years. I'm sorry we won't have the chance to renew that friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Grench family, those I know and those I've only heard about. He was a wonderful friend and I will always think of him with great fondness.
Maya Purdy
December 6, 2014
Bruce will be truly missed. It was and honor and sill a pleasure to work for you and HDIS. He was excellent to his employees and customers. My thoughts and prayers are with the Grench family as well as my HDIS family. In the words of Bruce, Onward and Upward.
December 6, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Grench and HDIS families during this very sad time.
Christine Nedvin
Rebecca Lenz
December 6, 2014
My Condelences to the Grench Family. My heart saddened for the loss of Bruce. He was such a good guy and very inspiring. My thoughts and prayers and with everyone during this hard time.
Reba with HDIS
Robert Palmer
December 6, 2014
Bruce backed me when I needed support. He loved his family, was a wonderful friend and made this world a better place. He created a company that improved the lives of countless customers and employees. May grace and peace be with you Bruce, your family and friends. Bobby
Mary Jill Bringgold
December 6, 2014
Bruce was one of my first Carleton friends, as we lived on the same floor freshman year.... (3rd Myers) He was always so funny. His self-deprecating humor tended to deflect from his obvious intelligence. What a great friend... Sorry to hear this. Mary Jill Bringgold, Carleton '82
J.G. Preston and Jo Shroyer
December 6, 2014
We are just stunned and saddened by the news of Bruce's passing. A good man with a wonderful sense of humor, we were very fortunate to know him. Our deepest sympathy to Dawn and his family, such a terrible loss.
Juanette Davis
December 6, 2014
I am so sad to hear of the passing of my former boss and friend. My heart aches for Dawn, the kids, the HDIS family and all that loved him. Although my stay as an employee at HDIS was but a flash compared to most, I have such fond memories of everyone! Bruce impacted me and taught me so many life lessons. Knowing him forever changed my life! The compassion he shared with all of us was the very foundation of what he built such an extraordinary company. I know HDIS is feeling the tremendous loss of an amazing boss and friend but he has taught us well. I am praying for you all as you honor him by keeping the dreams he had for the best company on the planet alive!
"Everyone faces the world with different abilities and disabilities. But we all have one goal in common ...to break through our own barriers."
Mark Wellman
December 5, 2014
I knew Bruce when we were paper boys in the early 70's working for the Palo Alto Times.
As the years went on , following my spinal cord accident and climb of El Capitan, Bruce came up to me at Med Trade in Atlanta and talked about his new company HDIS, and how he believed in helping people with incontinency. Then twenty-four years later, HDIS and No Limits (my business) partnered together and brought in my artificial climbing wall to promote his company and allow people with disabilities to conquer their own summits.
We will miss Bruce greatly. He was a childhood friend.
Dick & Barb Waldhart
December 5, 2014
We lost a good friend when we lost Bruce. We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent with Bruce and Dawn. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dawn and family.
Dick & Barb Waldhart (Kimberly,WI)
Pete Albrecht
December 5, 2014
I played baseball with Bruce at Carleton College in the early 80's. He was a great guy, a fun teammate, and slick-fielding outfielder! My condolences.
Pete Albrecht (Mobile, AL)
Brian Darling
December 5, 2014
I am saddened to hear the news of Bruce's passing. Although we only met together and discussed our businesses on several occasions, I had tremendous respect for him and the way he ran HDIS. My prayers go out for his wife and children.
Chrissy Nardini
December 5, 2014
Bruce had a passion for YPO that he passed on to others. His love and pride for his children was evident every time he talked about them. He will be missed.
Bob Bradovich
December 5, 2014
I was very saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues & co-workers.
Bruce and I were college baseball teammates, and those experiences kept us laughing for 30+ years. While we only saw each other a handful of times since graduating, it was always easy to pick up where we'd left off: every conversation between us, whether it was face-to-face, on the phone, or via e-mail or text, always left both of us in stitches.
Bruce was a truly unique and talented individual. He will be missed.
Kathie Berkel
December 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dawn and Bruce's family. I worked with HDIS and Bruce for almost 5 years and Bruce was not "the Boss"....he was first and foremost a caring and compassionate person. He cared about each and every employee and knew most of us by name. He will truly be missed ! God bless you all, and the HDIS family. I pray God gives you the strength to support each other and come thru this to keep Bruce's vision alive.
Jackie Perez
December 4, 2014
Bruce created a great company with a wonderful vision to help people. I am thankful for the chance to share this experience for the 16 years I have been with the company.
Bruce will be missed. In his honor we will continue to strive to do our best to be kind to all and to each other.
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with Dawn and the kids to help heal their hearts.
Vicki Northrop
December 4, 2014
Bruce and Dawn not only created an amazing company, they created a family. A family that came together to support each other when we heard the news; a hug, words of encouragement, a shoulder to cry on. For 15 years I have been part of this amazing family. There will always be a missing part of HDIS now, but we will keep Bruce's memory and his vision going. Dawn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marsha Perkins
December 4, 2014
What can we say about a truly wonderful man to have worked for. He made us all look forward to coming to work. Now it is up to us as employees to carry on his vision. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dawn and the Kids. We are here for you.
Steve and Sallie Pumilia
December 4, 2014
So saddened to hear of my friend Bruce's passing. We shared many memories over the past 37 years.... He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences go out to the Grench and Scott families. Steve
No one laughed harder or spread more laughter. He was, and always will be, Forever 21 to me. Sallie
Shevaun McNaughton
December 4, 2014
Dawn,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Shevaun, Michael, & the boys.
Karen Jeter
December 4, 2014
I had the opportunity to work at HDIS for 6 years with Bruce. Such a caring, wonderful, and compassionate man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, including the HDIS family.
Margy Weisman
December 4, 2014
Dear Dawn and Family,
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to all of you. May Bruce's memory be a blessing. Margy and Doug Weisman
Tom Wilson
December 4, 2014
I am very saddened to learn of Bruce's passing. My condolences to Bruce's wife Dawn and their four children.
Bruce and his company, HDIS, were a customer of mine when I worked at Kimberly-Clark (K-C) on Depend and Poise in late 1990's. I was always very impressed with the HDIS and Bruce, the manner in which he treated his team and how well he delegated.
Over the course of a number of meetings and one on one dinners, we got to know each other. On one trip to the HDIS offices with K-C's Executive Vice President, we got stuck in the elevator for about 30 minutes when leaving. While we had some good laughs about it after, Bruce wasn't laughing at the time because he wanted to make a good impression.
I've always admired Bruce as a person and business leader.
Janet Y
December 4, 2014
Bruce always spoke TO me, not AT me at business functions. I have fond memories of him. I pray for peace for the entire Grench family. Those by birth and those by choice. It sounds like many people were proud to be part of his extended family through HDIS
Jennifer Jones
December 4, 2014
Thank you Bruce for creating such an awesome place that values customers and employees just like family. We will continue your mission of that one stop shop for all customers and do it in our outstanding HDIS way! You will be missed and we will help Dawn and the kids get through this just like families do!
Skip Sallee
December 4, 2014
TM you were the best. I love you forever
Skipper
Julie Webb
December 4, 2014
I have worked for Bruce for over 6 years. He was a great boss and great man. My condolences to the family.
Amy Fruland-Smock
December 4, 2014
My heart goes out to the Grench family. I am praying for Dawn and the children. Bruce was a friend and just a wonderful person. He was always smiling and was just a very thoughtful, positive and selfless person. He loved his family dearly and always spoke very highly of his beautiful wife, Dawn and their children. Bruce, you, your positive aura, and bright smile will be dearly missed!
December 4, 2014
We are so sad for all the family with the passing of Bruce. Sending love and sympathy.
Nancy and Steve Weinreich
Margo Dumelle
December 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. I remember him from college as funny and brilliant.
Erik Pedersen
December 3, 2014
Ah Bruce...literally a lifetime of memories. Little League, street football, riding bikes...crashing bikes, J.E.R.K, paper routes. Countless others. Your wedding. Spending my vacation moving you to St Louis. And knowing that even though after that it was years in between meetings, it took all of a moment to pick it up again.
And now no more chances to share more.
I see you have made your mark with the people you lived and worked with, not surprising. I'm glad that your spark, generosity and uniqueness will live on through them.
I will miss you my friend. Until we meet again.
Tramona Wright
December 3, 2014
Bruce always spoke to me. It's hard to believe he's no longer with us. I pray that God blesses him family and friends with understanding, love, and comfort.
Millie Shelton
December 3, 2014
What a wonderful experience it has been to have known Bruce Never have I had an employer like Bruce , he cared as much for us ( his employees as he did the customers We must keep his values alive , I will always cherish my time as part of the HDIS family, Thanks Bruce.
Maliaka Crump
December 3, 2014
It took me a minute as I still can't believe it! 13 years working for a employer who built a successful business & culture like no other. Prayers for his family & friends. Caring, compassionate, & funny man! Gone, but never forgotten!
Sonia Lester
December 3, 2014
Bruce took a chance to hire me and it lasted 17 years. I am proud to have work for him as part of his wonderful HDIS family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dawn, the kids and the rest of his family.
December 3, 2014
Bruce was such a humanitarian and lived his life as he wish. I remember when he went to Pamplona, Spain to participate on the Running of the Bulls. He took a chance to hire me and it lasted 17 great years. He loved his family and his HDIS family. I am going to miss him!!
Julie Goodwin
December 3, 2014
So sad to hear the news of Bruce passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Bruce was one on the kindest people I encountered and am very fortunate to say I was a part of the HDIS family. Love and Peace to your family.
TaRhonya Walker
December 3, 2014
Always a smile instead of a frown, Always a hand when one was down, Always true, thoughtful and kind, Wonderful memories he leaves behind.
Amber Beal
December 3, 2014
Working for Bruce has been such a pleasure. His love for our customers and his employees was something I have never had any where else I have worked. He was a great man and will be greatly missed by all that met him. HDIS will never be the same.
Tammy Figg
December 3, 2014
Saddened to hear the news of Bruce's passing. I was fortunate to have worked at HDIS and experienced the culture he helped to create and build. Continued prayers for the employee's and family members and all the lives he touched along the way.
The Solomons
December 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce's family.
Louri Niedert
December 3, 2014
His compassion for his employees and customers are truly a gift to us all. Thank you for HDIS and allowing us the opportunity to be part of such a large family! You will be missed, but never forgotten.
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