Larry Grube

Larry Lee Grube, 77, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

He was born on Aug. 5, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Edward and Mary Agnes (Brunswick) Grube.

Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Theresa (Kahlig) Grube, whom he married on July 27, 1973; his son, Charles (Karen) Grube of Fort Recovery; his grandchildren, Ray, Claire and Josh Grube; his siblings, Lavern (Barb) Grube of Fort Recovery, Mark (Donna) Grube of St. Marys, Ohio, Mike (Vicki) Grube of Fort Recovery and Allen (Jean) Grube of Fort Recovery; his in-laws, Dick Huelsman, Joe (Ruth) Kahlig, Bernice Tittle, Kate (Roger) Sudhoff, Rita (Mike) Knapschaefer, Lucy (Chuck) Staugler, John (Diane) Kahlig, Mary (Tim) Heinrichs, Jim (Sue) Kahlig, Margie (Gary) Wendel, Bets (Bob) Gillis, and Tom Kahlig; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Lee Grube, and his infant daughter, Sarah Jane Grube; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray and Irene (Westgerdes) Kahlig; and his sister-in-law, Barb Huelsman.

Larry worked for Schmitt’s Fur Farm for 17 years before he joined J&M Manufacturing, where he retired after 35 years. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, St. Peter Catholic Church and the Men’s Sodality. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and helping Charlie on the farm. He also enjoyed going to North End for the morning coffee group.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at St. Peter Catholic Church with Father Alexander Witt celebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Guests may visit with Larry’s family on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, from 3 until 7 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be given to EverHeart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway St., Greenville, OH 45331.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting brockmanboeckmanfh.com.