William B. Grumbo

William B. Grumbo, 62, son of the late Ernest and Agnes (Gooselaw) Grumbo, died Thursday August 10, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born February 20, 1944 in Pembina, N.D. He attended local schools and graduated from Pembina High School. He made his home in Connecticut after he was discharged from the U.S. Army, having spent most of his military career in Munich, Germany.
Mr. Grumbo is survived by two daughters, Laura (Grumbo) Cooney of Sandy Hook and Shelly Grumbo of Rahway, N.J.; and one grandson, Patrick J. Cooney. He is also survived by a brother, Charles Grumbo of Bismarck, N.D. and three sisters Alta Rondeau of Belcourt, N.D., Ann Kelder of Lisbon, N.D.; and Elizabeth Hauge of Riverside, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Grumbo was predeceased by his brothers, Cedric, Francis and Elwood Grumbo.
Mr. Grumbo, known to his friends as "Willie the Indian" and affectionately referred to by his brothers and sister as "Lumpy," was an avid lifelong sports fan. He was especially proud of his high school football record and of having been recruited by the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team in his youth. As an adult, he enjoyed playing softball for Danbury area teams. He also took great pride in his Native American heritage.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday August 16 at 11:00 a.m. in the Veterans Section of Wooster Cemetery, Danbury. There will be no calling hours. Hull Funeral Service of Danbury, is in charge of the arrangements.