Benjamin Gruber, 75, of Cass City, died, Sunday, March 14, 2010 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saginaw following a lingering illness. He was born July 29, 1934 in Argyle Township to Joseph and Susie (McDow) Gruber.
Ben was a U.S. Army veteran based in Germany, serving as a medic. He worked for Grand Trunk Railroad as a Switchman/Breakman from 1955 until his retirement in 1985. Ben enjoyed hunting, traveling, mechanical work and spending time in his shed. He enjoyed social events and visiting with people. He was a member of the Cass City Missionary church.
Ben is survived by his long time friend Marcia Schember; daughter, Kim (Michael) Low of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandchildren: Meleia (Steven) Meyer, Whittney Bacon, Chris (Christina) Low, Shannon Low, Cory (Dana) Low; five great-grandchildren; brother, John (Velma) Gruber; brother-in-law, Jack Davison; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Genevieve Gruber, Dorothy Davison, Delilah Zimawski; brothers: Jake Gruber, Joseph Gruber.
Memorial service held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City with Pastor Bob Sweeney, Cass City Missionary Church officiating. Memorials may be made to Revive Ministry, Cass City. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
Ben was a U.S. Army veteran based in Germany, serving as a medic. He worked for Grand Trunk Railroad as a Switchman/Breakman from 1955 until his retirement in 1985. Ben enjoyed hunting, traveling, mechanical work and spending time in his shed. He enjoyed social events and visiting with people. He was a member of the Cass City Missionary church.
Ben is survived by his long time friend Marcia Schember; daughter, Kim (Michael) Low of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandchildren: Meleia (Steven) Meyer, Whittney Bacon, Chris (Christina) Low, Shannon Low, Cory (Dana) Low; five great-grandchildren; brother, John (Velma) Gruber; brother-in-law, Jack Davison; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Genevieve Gruber, Dorothy Davison, Delilah Zimawski; brothers: Jake Gruber, Joseph Gruber.
Memorial service held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City with Pastor Bob Sweeney, Cass City Missionary Church officiating. Memorials may be made to Revive Ministry, Cass City. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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