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David S. Gruner

FUNERAL HOME

Quattlebaum Funeral Cremation & Event Center

5411 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, Florida

David Gruner Obituary

Family-Placed Obituary

DAVID S. GRUNER David S. Gruner, 71 years old, of Jupiter, FL passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2007. Born in West Palm Beach, FL on January 16, 1936, he was a son of Leon and Pearl Schwartz Gruner and a graduate of Palm Beach High School, Class of 1954. Mr. Gruner then attended Lindsey Hopkins in Miami, FL and the Propel Institute in New York having earned a degree in Dental Technology. An avid sportsman, he was “Top Bowler” in the Senior Division in four Leagues at Verdes Tropicana Bowl and was well known as “The Legend”. Mr. Gruner also served our local community by faithfully delivering food to the pantry at Faith Tabernacle Church in Westgate. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mildred Smith Gruner; three children, Leon J. Gruner and his wife Bonnie of Stuart, FL, Paul E. Gruner of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Rebecca G. Sechrist and her husband, Mark of Stuart, FL; nine grandchildren, Richard, Rachelle, Jim, Joshua, Amber, Jillian, Olivia, Owen, and Jaxson; and one great-granddaughter, Mia. A Service of Celebration will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 with the interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12:00 noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Gruner's Memory to either: The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, 3200 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, or The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Greater West Palm Beach Chapter, 1450 Centrepark Blvd., Suite 210, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation ServicesFamily Owned and Operatedwww.quattlebaum.org To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Dec. 24 to Dec. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Gruner

35 Entries

Chris Perkins

January 2, 2008

My deepest sympathies to my good friend Paul and the rest of the Gruner Family. I'll always have great fishing trip memories with Mr. Gruner, especially the famous Bahamas trip of 2005. ‘Papa Grunt’ will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Gina Gianfagna

January 2, 2008

I will always have fond memories of the jokes and genuine cheer Dave was always so happy to share with everyone. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you take comfort in being in the thoughts and prayers of us all.

Gina Gianfagna

January 2, 2008

I have so many fond memories of David, always with a joke or just genuine cheer. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you take comfort being in the prayers and thoughts of us all.

Daneen Catoe

January 1, 2008

Mrs. Gruner
I know it has been awhile since you have heard from me but I feel like I just lost my grandfather in law. Even though Richard and I never got married I still feel like you are family. Love Daneen.

Stephanie Neary

January 1, 2008

I could have not said it better, David Gruner was like your friend and your father all rolled into one. I will miss walking into Paul's office and seeing David's special smile and twinkling eyes

Connie Tamez

December 31, 2007

Paul, I never met your dad but I heard of him often from Maria. I am so sorry for your loss.I know that you and he were very close and I wish to express to you my deepest sympathies.
Connie Tamez (Maria's aunt from Fort Wayne)

Patty Doherty

December 30, 2007

I am so sorry to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Karen & Keith

December 29, 2007

Mr Gruner has been one of the most gracious and generous person I have ever known. He has been a good father and provider for his family. He was easily one of the most likable person I have ever met. David's legacy will be all the fond memories we have of him...He will be sorely missed.

Danny Phillips

December 29, 2007

For the short time i've known David, he was pleasant to be around his presence was joyful and always made me laugh even if he and i didn't speak, he will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with Paul and the rest of the gruner family.

Eric Boyer

December 29, 2007

David was such a character. I enjoyed watching the chemistry between him and the staff and patients in the office. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.

Dawn Hastey

December 29, 2007

David was truly a special person. He was friendly with everyone he came in contact with and had a way of making people laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I will miss seeing him around the office.

Mardee Reilly

December 29, 2007

Mildred, Leon, Paul, Rebecca, and family,

David was the greatest, he was so good to so many people and especially to my family. I will miss him. Mardee Reilly

Sandra Rago

December 28, 2007

What a blessing knowing David here on earth. Never forget the promise of God that he has prepared a place for us where we will spend eternity with him. Praying for you all.

Paula & Jeff Moretto

December 28, 2007

The Gruner Family
David was very special person, he was everybodys friend and father. He will always be with us and forever in our hearts.

joyce averbach

December 27, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Palm Beach Opera

December 27, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tamara Moyer

December 26, 2007

It was always such a nice surprise to see David pop into the office. He will truly be missed by everyone who ever knew him. Thoughts and prayers are with the whole Gruner family during this difficult time.

Paola Ardila-Riley

December 26, 2007

The loss of a love one brings a new light to one's life. May David's light shine thru each one of the Gruners'. May the memories of him comfort each one of you in time of need.
Our thoughts and prays are with you.
Love, Mike, Paola, Luca and Alec Riley

Terry Neal

December 26, 2007

My dear friends,

Sometimes the only way we have to measure the amount of love that we have for someone is by the amount of pain that we feel in our hearts when we are separated from that individual. Sue and I are praying for you while your hearts are measuring the love that you have for David. You are not alone in this dark valley. You are surrounded by the love of God as expressed through His children to you. May God make you strong. May His presence bring peace to your hearts and healing to your brokenness.
With love,

Jennifer & Eric Lamazares

December 26, 2007

To the Gruner Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We will always remember David for his humor and his stories. He will be greatly missed. We love all of you.

David & Debi Costakos

December 26, 2007

Mildred - We are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed but remembered for a long time.

Jack & Phyllis Klauck

December 26, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Alexandra Davenport

December 26, 2007

To the family,
Having David visiting Paul's office on Monday's was enjoyable, first I didn't know what was coming out of his mouth, he always made me laugh and second he had to make sure I was there to take over 60 lbs. of bread weekly to my church. It was important to him help feed the less fortunate.
I will miss him!
God bless you all,
Alexandra and family
(The Davenport's)

Robert Goldman

December 26, 2007

Paul, Leon & Bonnie-all my sympathies-knowing David only over
the past few years, I found him
so very friendly, caring & enjoyable to be with. Talking to him was a joy.

Dana Davidson

December 26, 2007

David always had a way of making me smile! He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gruner family.

Darryl Eng

December 25, 2007

David is a friend to everyone he met. We will all miss him but will not forget him.

David & Debi Saunders

December 25, 2007

Mildred & Family,
I was shocked to hear of David's passing. We will miss his wonderful sense of humor. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.

Lou Eassa

December 24, 2007

Our condolences go to the family of David Gruner during this time of sorrow. David and Mildred have been our friends for many, many, years and David will certainly be missed. His smiling face was his trademark and the life he lived was the man I have always known. He is with the Lord now and forevermore.

Lou and Pearl Eassa

Charlotte Yole

December 24, 2007

Mildred & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss and pray God will give you the peace that passes all understanding. My heartfelt sympathy and friendship.
With love,
Charlotte May Yole

Jo Fannin

December 24, 2007

Mildred, Paul, Leon and Rebecca,
Ken and I want you to know our hearts are with you and we are here
to help in any way we can.
David will be very much missed.
We know God will answer our prayers to wrap you in His love and lift you during this difficult time.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fannin
(Ken and Jo)

odette turney

December 24, 2007

our condolence goes to the Gruner family. No one knows the pain you feel or the right words to say but keep in mind he left our world peacefully to enter our father's world.
our sympathies are with you, The Turneys, Keith and odette

maria harvill

December 24, 2007

David was very special to me, he will truly be missed but never forgotten. I love you all, maria

Dean Reilly

December 24, 2007

Mildred, Leon, Paul & Rebecca:

The Reilly family expresses our condolences during this difficult time. Dave was a colleague to my father, and a true friend to our family. "The Legend" will always be remembered! Dean & Maria

Beverly(Verdes)

December 24, 2007

My sincere condolences to the Gruner family at this time. I will always remember Dave with his inviting smile to everyone.

Sherri & Tony Arbisi

December 23, 2007

Dear Gruner family,
We are sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a regular at Vista when we worked & bowled there & Tony had spoken to him very recently at Verdes. He will be missed.

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