Arno L. Grueber

September 19, 1926 - November 24, 2017

Grueber, Mr. Arno L. Carrollton Twp., Michigan Arnie passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 24, 2017, at Covenant – Cooper surrounded by his family. Age 91 years. Arnie was born on September 19, 1926, in Frankenmuth, Michigan to the late Alfred and Katherine (Schwab) Grueber. He had served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Arnie was married to Bonnie Hutfilz on May 27, 1950, in Saginaw. She survives him. Prior to his retirement, Arnie was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Hutfilz Trucking. He was a member of the American Legion Post 439, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #324, Teamsters Local #406, the F.O.E. #4413, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he had served on various boards, including as sexton of Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery for 25 years. Surviving besides his wife Bonnie, are their children, Pam Grueber, Kim Grueber and Tim Grueber; two grandchildren, Adam (Chelsea) Grueber, Kaitlynn (Ryan) Sills; one great-grandchild, Greyson Grueber; several nieces, nephews, extended family, including Cathy Grueber, dear friends and special caregivers, Jeanne and Ellen. He was also predeceased by his brothers, sisters and their spouses, Armin and Lillian Grueber, Roy and Arlene Grueber, Edna and Howard Meyerhuber, and Eleanora and Norman Dietzel. Funeral and committal service will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss St., Saginaw. The Rev. Charles F. Buckhahn will officiate. Military honors will be conducted at church under the auspices of the U.S. Army and American Legion Post 439. Private burial will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Friends are welcome to visit at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., then at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery Fund. Memories and sympathies of Arnie may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com