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George Gruber Obituary
George S. Gruber, 92 years, of Orefield, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, at home. He was the widower of Elsie M. (Snyder) Gruber. Born in Germansville he was a son of the late Robert and Iva (Snyder) Gruber.
He was a farmer in Weisenberg and Lowhill Townships for 75 years. In addition to his farms, he farmed many of his neighbor's properties as well. George was a successful dairy farmer for many years. He was a
skilled butcher whose knowledge was passed down to him, and he continued the tradition with his family. George was also a skilled welder and excelled in many other trades.
George was a member of Weisenberg Lutheran Church in New Tripoli.
Survivors: sons: Clarence G. and wife, Susan, of
Allentown; Allen C. and wife, Ruth, of Slatington; Roy R. and wife, Linda, of Auburn, PA; Dale R. and wife, Cheryl, of New Tripoli; and Marvin L. and wife, Karen, of New
Tripoli; daughter, Shirley E. wife of Harry Sohon, of
Shoemakersville; brother, Ralph of Fogelsville; son-in-law, Paul Bauscher; brother-in-law, Raymond Dengler; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Betty Snyder; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Carolyn E. Bauscher; a grandson, Andrew G. Gruber; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Services: 11 a.m., Thursday, May 5, at Weisenberg
Lutheran Church, 7645 Weisenberg Church Rd., New
Tripoli, with the Rev. Raymond J. Hand officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Interment, Church cemetery.
Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.
Contributions may be made to the Weisenberg Lutheran Church Cemetery Assoc., 7645 Weisenberg Church Rd., New Tripoli, 18066.
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for George Gruber
James Lake, Jr.
May 4, 2016
My Thoughts, Prayers, and Condolences to the entire family. May God lead you through this challenging time of the home going of Mr. George Gruber.
John and Bobbi Edwards
May 3, 2016
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the entire Gruber family. May God bless your time together, remembering George and may God's peace offer hope and comfort to all during the days ahead.
Kristine Bergan
May 3, 2016
Marvin,
My prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kendra Gruber
May 2, 2016
My prayers are with all the Gruber family. I'm blessed to have married into this family. Pappy is the truest example of hard working, core family values that there is. I delight in picturing Mammy Gruber calling Pappy on through for dinner at the Golden Gates of Heaven.
Forrest@Sharon Gruber
May 2, 2016
Our deepest sincere sympathy to everyone in the family.
Many memories of the dairy farm days.
May you find comfort knowing he is with mom now. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Darlene Snyder Uherick
May 2, 2016
Sincere sympathy to everyone in the Gruber family! Thoughts and prayers and many memories when my family came visiting at the farm and all of us kids went to play. Our parents are gone but many, many precious memories! Blessings to all! Darlene Snyder Uherick and husband, Gary Uherick
Harry Hoppes and Family
May 2, 2016
Sincere sympathy to the family! Thoughts and prayers to all.
May 2, 2016
Love, your son Dale & Cheryl
Dale and Eleanor Lakatosh
May 2, 2016
Please ,accept our sincere sympathy .Your Dad was a long time friend of everyone at Weisenberg Church.
The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith
May 2, 2016
My deepest sympathy and Christian love to the entire family at this time of loss. George farmed our land in Lowhill for many years after my family sold much of our equipment, and Dale and Marvin were good friends growing up. I have good memories of helping in their dairy barn during afternoon milking so we could ride bikes together. George was a hard working, honest man who cared deeply about God's good earth, and I learned valuable lessons for life from him as I was growing up. He will be missed. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the days ahead.
Pharon Metzger
May 2, 2016
Marvin & Karen
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He's back with mom. I remember him so well & how he'd just laugh at us as young kids.
What a wonderful man.
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