Frederick Ronald Gruhlke
Saturday, December 10, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Age:
58 years old
Visitation with 7:30pm Eagles Memorial Service
Date: Wednesday May 07, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday May 08, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday May 08, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Saturday, December 10, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Age:
58 years old
Saturday, December 10, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Age:
58 years old
Frederick Ronald Gruhlke
A memorial service for Frederick Gruhlke will be at 11:00AM Thursday, May 8, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in the River Park Chapel with a 7:30pm Eagles Memorial Service and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Frederick Ronald Gruhlke, 58 of Rochester died of natural causes at his home on Sunday, May 4, 2014.
Fred was born on December 10, 1955 in Rochester to Frederick and Joann (Beckman) Gruhlke. He graduated from Mayo High School, and then attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls SD and later St. Cloud State University where he played baseball and football.
On January 8, 2002 he married Beth Holmgren. She survives and is a U.S. Postal Service employee.
Fred worked 18 years for the Pepsi Cola Company and later in the construction industry until he began working for the Eagles Club until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife Beth, children, Jennifer (Nick) Roberts of St. Charles, Alexander (Melissa) Gruhlke of Blooming Prairie, Rebecca (Brad) Wheeler of Mantorville, Eric (Katie) Gruhlke of Kasson, Nichole Freeman of Apple Valley, Andrea Freeman of St. Paul and 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, Cindi (Paul) Poleos of Maryland, Edward (Debbie) Gruhlke of Bellville, IL, Robert (Stacy) Gruhlke of Eagan and Dave Gruhlke of Owatonna. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Jo Larrison Gruhlke.
Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching his children play sports. He was a volunteer football coach for Mayo High School. He also enjoyed bowling and golf.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
Condolences
The family of Frederick Ronald Gruhlke has received the following condolences.
Fred was very proud of his family, his face lit up when he spoke of them. Beth and family.....we are sorry for your loss.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy extended to Fred's Family. He was a wonderful man always a Smile to cheer you <3
Sincerely yours,
Ted & Kim A. Churchward Smith
Beth and family,
Please accept my condolences to you. I have no words that can begin to fill your loss.
Mike Trainor
To Family and Friends of Fred Gruhlke,
So sorry for your loss. Fred was a great guy and lived life to its fullest. He will be missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pete and Brenda Exe
Beth & daughters
I've been in a daze since Bob called. I am so very sorry. You and Fred were such a good match and you both knew how to enjoy life. Fred will be one of those people that will never be forgotten and always missed. Hugs to you Beth.
Marge
Cindy, Bob, Ed, Jenny, Becky, Alex, Eric and grandchildren, I am so so sorry for your loss and the pain you are experiencing right now.
I still haven't come to grips with Fred's passing. All I can think of right now is how he was the life of a party, always laughing, joking, and having fun. I always admired what a wonderful dad and grandfather he was. I recall the days when Jenny, Alex, Becky, and Eric were younger and how he so enjoyed playing with them, feeding them, and even changing their diapers without complaining! Fred at wedding dances....he knew how to have fun. He will be greatly missed.
May the Lord wrap you in His arms as you travel through this grief.
Beth and Family,
We all have lost a great man!! It was a great honor to have met, worked with and become friends with Fred. I will never forget one of the first days working with him....and Fred coming up with the nickname "Bosshog" I will carry that with me for a very long time.
Fred was certainly a one of a kind and he will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!!
One last thing that Fred was known for saying and I loved it when he did, always made me giggle:)..."CONE DOT COM"!!
With prayers and love, Jennifer Jacobson