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William Grausgruber Obituary
Windsor, NY - On July 3, we lost our beloved father, William T. Grausgruber (Bill), 82, of Windsor, NY. He passed away after a long struggle with Parkinson's. Bill was predeceased by his parents Albert and Marion Grausgruber; sister Mary Ann, brother Tommy and granddaughter Gretchen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sandra; children, Lisa Stanard, Nancy Colburn (Bill), Matt Grausgruber (Carolynn), Jill Houseknecht (Jason), Tom Grausgruber (Missy) Grandchildren; Curtis, Mark, Joe, Katy, Gracie, Emmi, Mitchell, Dalton, Jamie, Taylor, Rachel, Sarah, Kassie, Keegan, Dylan, Ryan, Matthew, and Hunter, Great Grandchildren; Elijah and Genevieve; sisters Peggy (Paul), Francy (Don) and brother-in-law Chuck, and numerous nieces and nephews that he truly adored.
Bill was a native of Susquehanna and attended Laurel Hill Academy. He received his BS in Art Ed. at Kutztown University and completed his graduate work at SUNY Binghamton, Cortland and Buffalo. He worked for WSKG, STETA and for over 30 years, as an Art teacher at the Windsor School district where he inspired many and was known to spend late nights with the ladies at Monday night art class.
Bill was an accomplished artist most known for his realistic landscapes of our area. But his talent was not limited to just paintings. He also sculpted in clay and wood, did taxidermy, painted on motorcycles and trucks, murals, icons for the church and signs for the Village of Windsor to name a few. In addition, he was extremely charitable. He donated works to many causes and organizations. He was deeply religious, attending Our Lady of Lourdes in Windsor. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, motorcycle riding, taking photos for his paintings and spending time with his family.
We will be forever grateful to the staff of SNF for their continuous and dedicated care of our dad, especially in the time of quarantine when his family could not be present.
We have lost one of the most humble, quiet, honest, loving individuals to walk this earth. He will be missed dearly and we cherish every moment we were blessed to have with him.
We will welcome friends and family to Hennessey's Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave, Susquehanna, PA on Monday July 6th from 4 to 7 p.m. A private funeral for the family will be offered on Tuesday July 7th. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Parkinson's.org in memory of William Grausgruber.
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Memories and Condolences
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Denise Barker
June 29, 2021
He was the best art teacher anyone could ask for he was a kind caring gentleman who is definitely missed rest in peace
Lawrence Chizak
July 26, 2020
Bill was a gifted teacher, compassionate, inspirational, and loved working with young adults. He was also a gifted artist. I have a "Grausgruber" hanging in our home. It is another version of one hanging in the high school except modified to reflect my service to the school. I think of him every time I pass it. I will always remember him as a fine teacher and gentleman. Our condolences. Larry and Kathleen Chizak
Mary Whitney(GALUSHA)
July 15, 2020
am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Grausgruber. We have a few beautiful pictures he made but one special drawing was a drawing of the house I grew up in Windsor. My mother gave him a photograph of it and he made a large drawing of it and framed it! Looking at it on my wall brings back so many memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Oliver Blaise
July 10, 2020
I am saddened by Bill's passing. Not only was he an outstanding teacher at Windsor, he was also a wonderful man. I had the good fortune to work with Bill for 15 years, and was also lucky enough to have him be my son's art teacher. When he had electives in his undergraduate studies he opted to take an art class because of the instruction he had received from Mr. Grausgruber.
Upon my retirement I was presented with a gift that I cherish; an original Grausgruber painting of the Windsor High School. It was the first painting he did of the school with the additions to the high school building itself. It hangs in a prominent place in my home.
My deepest sympathies to the entire Grausgruber family.
Jane McGinley Bernier
July 7, 2020
My parents very proudly hung a painting of Mr Grausgruber's on our living room wall. I think it was a present to our Dad when he retired as Principal of Bell Elementary. Keep painting beautiful blue skies in heaven.
Denise Barker
July 7, 2020
Mr. grass Gruber was an amazing art teacher whom I am fortunate I got to know through the years of my schooling! He painted a couple pictures for me and a drew a picture for me that I will always treasure youre such a gentleman and an inspiration to many I am so sorry for your loss all of our loss and Im even more sorry that I didnt get the obituary in time to know of his funeral I would have been honored to be there please except my thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow and know that he will be missed.
Patsy Osterhout
July 7, 2020
Sandy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
jan mott
July 6, 2020
Just one class with Mr. G., changed my career choice to visual arts... in my senior year. He inspired and created a wealth of students to find fulfillment in art. Thankyou for the gift you shared.
Amanda (Anthony) Stroh
July 6, 2020
He was such a great teacher. Always told me to be creative. Taught me a lot about art, photography and life. Now he is free. So thankful that I was taught by him so a short time.
Connie
July 6, 2020
I attended Windsor when he was a teacher. He was always surrounded by students just hanging in the hall between classes. He was well loved. We we're blessed to have him. Peace to his family.
Cheryl A. Painter Muller
July 6, 2020
Mr. Grausgruber was a wonderful art teacher at Windsor Central High School in the 1970's!!! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Eileen Normile
July 6, 2020
My condolences to the Grausgruber family. Bill was a brilliant teacher, sharing his knowledge with man. He will be missed.
Eileen Normile
MICHAEL AND DEBBIE LEA
July 6, 2020
So sorry to read about my cousin Bill. Such a great job. and such a wonderful talent, and just an all away great guy. His heart will be loved forever. Until we all might again. Our prayers be with you and yours.
Sandie Price
July 6, 2020
Sandy,Tom I am so very sad to hear that Bill passed away. He was a great and caring teacher. I had him as a art teacher back in the 70s, I couldnt draw worth a lick but he encouraged me to draw a bowl of fruit and it didnt turn out have bad. He had patience and praised the work just for trying. Tom worked for me at McDonalds that is how I met you Sandy. You are all a wonderful group of people. Bill is now flying with the angels and when I see beautiful scenes in the sky I will think of him and his fantastic artwork. Prayers and caring thoughts to all of you. Sincerely Sandie Price
John Fountaine
July 6, 2020
Bill was a wonderful man,father, teacher,mentor,artist,...... He touched the life of so many; he will be sorely missed.Condolences to the Grausgruber Family. RIP Bill
Azura Kelley
July 6, 2020
Rest Easy Mr. G. You were an amazing Art teacher and learned so much from you. My condolences to your family and friends.
Bob Shields
July 6, 2020
Grass was part of a group of us who hung around together in the summers during our college years. What a nice guy! And so talented! My condolences to his wife and family.
John Shiel
July 6, 2020
A good man. The world is a lesser pkace without him. Peace to Sandra and family.
ray bowman
July 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Dailey Connelly
July 6, 2020
To the family, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Mr. Grausgruber was an awesome teacher. I am very sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers.
Maryellen L Palmatier
July 5, 2020
Bill was a wonderful man; he was a teacher, a mentor and one of my biggest inspirations for continuing to do my artwork. He will be missed.
I send my love and prayers for Sandra, all of his family, and wonderful friends.
Melanie Valencia
July 5, 2020
When I was a student at Windsor High School (graduated 1981), I looked forward to signing up for art classes each year with two of the finest teachers in the area, Joe Trapper and Bill Grausgruber. Mr. Grausgruber was a phenomenal teacher and artist. He had such a dry sense of humor that took me a while to grasp (my shortcoming, not his). He had a knack of asking questions about the piece his students were working on in order to help them think the process or the execution of the piece through. He lead me to create some wonderful pieces, some which are hanging on my walls. They remind me of his patience and the lessons he was trying to teach us: perspective, shading, line, volume, shape, foreground, flow. His teaching was like that....He is loved by many, will be missed by all. My condolences to his family and friends on the loss of this wonderful man.
Michael Cucci
July 5, 2020
Dear Lisa and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I met your dad years ago when we worked on the addition to the high school. He was very creative and talented! Please know that he is resting in Heaven with some of the greatest artists God has given to the world!
JeanMarie Ryan
July 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Mr Grausgruber was great teacher, talented artist, very kind & nice person. My heart & prayers go out to you all.
Ken and Pat Worden
July 5, 2020
Ken and I would like to send our sincere condolences. We fondly remember the time he came to our home and painted the den wall with a beautiful fall farm scene. Watching him paint with such care and detail will always be a special memory for us. He would only take a sip of coffee now and then, we watched as the 6 x 12 foot painting came to life. A wonderful gentleman.Our thoughts and prayers to the family. God bless.
Linnette Vasisko
July 5, 2020
Sandy,
Im so sorry to hear about Bill. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you
Lisa (Kephart) DePofi
July 4, 2020
My favorite teacher of all times. His artwork was an inspiration and his kindness was legendary. He will live on through his artwork.
Joyce Dilello Baxter
July 4, 2020
He was a good person I remember him in Windsor School. I grew up in Windsor. He will be greatly missed. Rip
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