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GILBERT "GIL" "GIB" GRUEMKEN
GILBERT "GIL" "GIB" GRUEMKEN
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GILBERT "GIB" "GIL"
Unexpectedly, on Sunday, April 8, 2018, age 59, of Shaler Twp. Loving husband, soulmate and best friend of 29 years to Bonnie (Bobiak) Gruemken; brother of Keith Gruemken; son of the late Gilbert and Deanna Gruemken; nephew of Harry (Flo) Chatham, Penny (Jack) Downey; brother-in-law of Lynn (Ed) Vesely; uncle of Shannon and Paige Vesely. Friends received Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the HAHN FH & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Avenue, Millvale. Services Friday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Gilbert enjoyed drinking craft beer, sitting by the pool, model railroading, gardening, going to the beach and spending time with his friends and family.
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Deborah Winter
April 18, 2018
Bonnie,
So sorry you have to go through this; you and Gib were a team and were a great match in every way! I like to believe that our loved ones are still with us in spirit always and this means you have an angel watching over you at all times.
God bless you,
Deborah Winter
April 12, 2018
Gibby was a good friend thru and thru....Millvale will miss him....I am sorry for you Bonnie...be brave dear...you have friends who love you......
Pie
April 12, 2018
Bonnie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless
Colleen Simmons
April 12, 2018
Bonnie,
Deepest Condolences for your loss.
"Gibby", I and our child hood friends spent many hours together. Racing through Millvale and Shaler on our Stingray bicycles. (Gib had a paper route so he had the nicest bike!) We spent hours on Hazer hill hiking, building forts and shooting our B B guns.
We did all the stuff that 10 and 11 year olds did in the late 60"s. He was a good friend to everyone. I didn't see him often over the last 30 years but when I did he was the same, a good friend.
Andy "Butsie" Bencsics
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Michael Crawford
April 11, 2018
Bonnie, you have my deepest sympathies for the loss of such a wonderful man who shined his light on the world and people around him. I'm blessed to have known Gib through you for so many years. I know there aren't words to make you feel better right now, but may his lasting memory ease your pain. God Bless, my friend.
April 11, 2018
What a good generous man
We feel so lucky that we got to know him
We hold you close in our thoughts
With heartfelt sympathy
Christine Mroch
Dennis Bosak
Gary cupka Cupka
April 11, 2018
Gilbert you will be deeply missed may you rest in peace.god bless
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