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Sep 3rd, 1922 - Oct 15th, 2015Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery
Robert L. Grubaugh, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.
Bob was born September 3, 1922, in Robinson, the son of Everett E. and Della (Gaines) Grubaugh. He was united in marriage to Helen Burcham on December 27, 1946, in Robinson, and she preceded him in death April 10, 1959. He later married Ruth Hampsten in April 1978. Ruth preceded him in death December 28, 1996. Sgt. Grubaugh honorably served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He earned a degree from Eastern Illinois Teachers College (now EIU) and was a student teacher before earning a master’s degree from the University of Illinois. His interest in creative tinkering and inventing led him on the path to become an entrepreneur, and Bob moved his family to Clay County to develop Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was involved in opening the Chalet dress & beauty shop, and operated the Quasar Club. After relocating to Arkansas, he and Ruth purchased a peach and apple orchard, and wintered in Florida. He was a 50-year member of the Elks, and had been a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He was of the Presbyterian Faith.
He is survived by 3 children: Thomas L. (Libby) Grubaugh of Geneva, Nancy L. Lewis of Flora, and Jane A. (Todd) Wood of Flora; 7 grandchildren: Jessica, Katherine, and John Grubaugh, Adam Lewis, Aja Wood, Talia Moore, and Ian Wood; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives: Helen Grubaugh and Ruth Grubaugh; 2 sisters: Frances Grubaugh and Geneil McDaniel; and a granddaughter: Sarah Wood.
A memorial service for Robert L. Grubaugh will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery with military honors. A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com
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Jane, sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers
Prayers to the family.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Jane. Prayers for you and your family.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was so positive & happy.
I am so so sorry for the loss of your father. No matter how old me are we are never ready to let them go home.
Tom and family, thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God comfort and bless you with rich memories of your father.
Tom, Nancy and Jane, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Growing up in the neighborhood together and having your dad and Granny there brings back a lot of memories. Our family always thought a lot of your dad and had a great respect for him. I am so sorry for your loss.
We are deeply saddened by the news of your dad, Robert passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Robert at the North Clay Highschool. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. Sincerely, Bailey Zimmerman
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We liked hearing about all the things he was involved in his lifetime! May God bless you with peace and with good memories during this time of loss.
Jane, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. Much love and hugs for you and your family.
Nancy, your classmates from near and far send our condolences to you and your family at the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane and family so sorry for your loss. In thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Grubaugh Family: We are sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of your dad. He was a good man. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry. Hugs and God bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of the loss of your Dad.
Nancy, Hugs and Prayers, I am thinking of you and your family.
Sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers of comfort are going out to you and your family. May He comfort you and strengthen you during this sad time.
Uncle Bob we will miss you so much; there aren't many people like you left. Despite all of the obstacles you encountered, you never lost your noble dignity and your wonderful wit & sense of humor. Your quiet but strong prescence through my childhood summers, and your steady, non-complaining, pleasant demeanor are traits that no one else will be able to replicate in my heart. I love you and miss you. Thank God for you, Nancy. You are truly, a chip off the old block.
Sorry for loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy,Tom,Jane, Sorry to hear about your father. Will miss him greatly. Always remember the good times. We all have to go through good and bad, but never expect the time, when it comes. All the best to you guys! Uncle Mike
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