January 26, 2009
Gloria,
My wonderful father passed away very unexpectedly on January 10, 2009. He enjoyed the holidays, went out with Mom on New Year's Eve and then was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma the next Tuesday and passed away early Saturday morning. My Mom said he was so lucky because he didn't suffer and it happened so quickly. We miss him so much. He was a big part of my life and I have so many fond memories of him.
I've attached the obituary with the picture that we put in the newspaper and the other article was a feature written by a writer with the newspaper. Daddy would be so thrilled about that because he wrote letters to the editor for years!
So very sad,
Cyndee Grube Dahlman
554 Mystic Wood
Casselberry, FL 32707
cdahlman@cfl.rr.com
Military vet Robert Grube was devoted to values of citizenship
Katie Powalski Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
January 18, 2009
Local veteran Robert Grube was a passionate advocate for citizen involvement and the military.
George Robert Grube was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma earlier this month and died Saturday at his home in Apopka. He was 81.
Grube grew up in Lancaster, Pa., and joined the U.S. Navy at age 18. He served two years in World War II and received a degree in architectural engineering from Ohio University when he returned to the States. In order to pay for his education, Grube enlisted in ROTC while in college and received his orders to join the Air Force on his graduation day.
"Robert was devoted to the armed services, even during his time in college, and always wanted it to be his career," said his wife of 60 years, Shirley Grube.
Throughout his 24-year military career, the Grubes lived in Hawaii, California, Texas, Japan and Thailand. When Robert Grube served a year in a remote location in Alaska, his wife and three children moved to Fort Lauderdale. The family fell in love with the Sunshine State, and moved to Central Florida in the 1970s.
Grube worked for several government organizations as an engineer after his years of military service. His wife remembers him as someone with a keen mind who was always willing to share his knowledge with others. "As an engineer, he had a way of uncomplicating things, and helping you understand involved ideas."
During retirement, Grube formed several golfing groups. He also took up letter writing, often expressing his views in letters to the Orlando Sentinel. The issues that inspired his letters most were military support and citizens' involvement.
In a letter dated May 27, 2004, Grube described his delight in young people who appreciate the value of citizenship.
"As one approaching the twilight years, I can rest more comfortably, knowing that this unique and wonderful country still produces young people with the qualities of citizenship so necessary to a free and secure future."
Robert Grube is also survived by his daughter, Cynthia Dahlman of Casselberry, and sons Jay Grube of Apopka and Lee Grube of Ponte Vedra.
Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka, is handling arrangements.
Gloria,
My wonderful father passed away very unexpectedly on January 10, 2009. He enjoyed the holidays, went out with Mom on New Year's Eve and then was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma the next Tuesday and passed away early Saturday morning. My Mom said he was so lucky because he didn't suffer and it happened so quickly. We miss him so much. He was a big part of my life and I have so many fond memories of him.
I've attached the obituary with the picture that we put in the newspaper and the other article was a feature written by a writer with the newspaper. Daddy would be so thrilled about that because he wrote letters to the editor for years!
So very sad,
Cyndee Grube Dahlman
554 Mystic Wood
Casselberry, FL 32707
cdahlman@cfl.rr.com
Military vet Robert Grube was devoted to values of citizenship
Katie Powalski Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
January 18, 2009
Local veteran Robert Grube was a passionate advocate for citizen involvement and the military.
George Robert Grube was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma earlier this month and died Saturday at his home in Apopka. He was 81.
Grube grew up in Lancaster, Pa., and joined the U.S. Navy at age 18. He served two years in World War II and received a degree in architectural engineering from Ohio University when he returned to the States. In order to pay for his education, Grube enlisted in ROTC while in college and received his orders to join the Air Force on his graduation day.
"Robert was devoted to the armed services, even during his time in college, and always wanted it to be his career," said his wife of 60 years, Shirley Grube.
Throughout his 24-year military career, the Grubes lived in Hawaii, California, Texas, Japan and Thailand. When Robert Grube served a year in a remote location in Alaska, his wife and three children moved to Fort Lauderdale. The family fell in love with the Sunshine State, and moved to Central Florida in the 1970s.
Grube worked for several government organizations as an engineer after his years of military service. His wife remembers him as someone with a keen mind who was always willing to share his knowledge with others. "As an engineer, he had a way of uncomplicating things, and helping you understand involved ideas."
During retirement, Grube formed several golfing groups. He also took up letter writing, often expressing his views in letters to the Orlando Sentinel. The issues that inspired his letters most were military support and citizens' involvement.
In a letter dated May 27, 2004, Grube described his delight in young people who appreciate the value of citizenship.
"As one approaching the twilight years, I can rest more comfortably, knowing that this unique and wonderful country still produces young people with the qualities of citizenship so necessary to a free and secure future."
Robert Grube is also survived by his daughter, Cynthia Dahlman of Casselberry, and sons Jay Grube of Apopka and Lee Grube of Ponte Vedra.
Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka, is handling arrangements.
