Al Gruba's obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2021 in Foreston, Minnesota

Al Gruba

April 2, 1934 - June 23, 2021 (87 years old)

Foreston, Minnesota

Al Gruba's obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2021 in Foreston, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home

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Al Gruba

April 2, 1934 - June 23, 2021 (87 years old)

Foreston, Minnesota

Al Gruba Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Al Gruba of Foreston, Minnesota, who passed away on June 23, 2021, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Al Gruba or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Gruba and Barbara Gruba (Kantor); his wife Maxine Swalboski; and his parents-in-law, Fred and Violet Swalboski.

He is survived by: his sons, Tim Gruba (Mary Jo) of Milaca and Alan Gruba (Vicky) of Milaca; his grandchildren, Nick Gruba of Dalbo, Ryan Gruba (Heidi) of Foley, Andrea Swenson (Steve) of Milaca, Michelle Fjerstad (Levi) of St. Cloud, Evan Gruba (Lana) of Foreston and Kelsey Gruba (Tyler Bruss) of Foley; his stepgrandsons, Jeremy Gothman (Melanie) of St. Cloud and Joe Gothman (Amie) of Foley; his great grandchildren, Atley, Beckett Gruba, Oliver, Jack, Evelyn Swenson, Wyatt Fjerstad, Violet, Brynnley and Rylee Gruba; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Tyson, Jamison, Mattson Gothman, Austin, Ethan, Jackson, Emmalyn, Olivia, Ariana, Greyson, Dominic and Eleanor Gothman; and his brothers, Ed Gruba (Dorothy) of Oak Park and Mel Gruba (Jeanette) of Foley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home



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June 29

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
12662 MN-23, Milaca, MN 56353

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June 29

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
12662 MN-23, Milaca, MN 56353

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