Wilbur R. Grubbs
December 10, 1921 - September 1, 2019

Wilbur R. Grubbs

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Wilbur R. Grubbs, age 97 of Fremont
Died Sunday September 1, 2019 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.

Wilbur was born December 10, 1921 in North Bend to Harvey and Rosa 'Reker' Grubbs. He attended Webster School and Fremont High School. He enlisted in the National Guard, January 1940 and served until August 1945. He was stationed at Attu Island, Alaska. After his service, he was employed at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for many years. He was a member of the Isaac Walton Gun Club and Fremont Masonic Lodge #15 A.F & A.M. where he was Past Master.

Survivors:
Son Arnold of Fremont
Daughter Melody Voskamp of Fremont
Sister Lila (Don) Launer of Fremont
2 granddaughters Marsha Puckett and Tammy Trout
1 grandson Evan Hodgen
4 great grandchildren
Special Friend Ruth Roby of Plattsmouth

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents and wife Viola in 2003.

The memorial service will be 2pm Thursday, September 5 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Military Honors will be provided by the Fremont Honor Guard at the funeral home. Burial will be later in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Memorial Service
Thursday, September 5, 2019
2:00pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary
1249 East 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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Condolences(9)

  1. Todd J Wall
    I would like to send my condolences to the family. Im the son of Beauford. BJ. Wall. They worked together at NorthwesternBell. Im so sorry for your loss!
  2. Lynette Fowlston
    Well I never got the chance to meet you , but feel like I have through your son Arnold
    You have fought the good fight, You have finished the race,You have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for you the crown of righteousness,
    Rest in Peace
  3. Don Bacon
    Willie was my mentor, we worked together for many years. He was a great guy! You have my deepest sympathy.
  4. Bill Poole
    I enjoyed visiting with Wilbur at Mac’s café in the mornings. He was always friendly and a gentleman. My condolences to his family as they grieve their loss
  5. Michael Nickolaus
    Wilbur was a great friend. Went to lunch and dinner many times with Arnie and his Dad. Will miss seeing him when I went to Fremont or any of the Ham Flea Markets we all went to.
  6. Peter C Mortensen Jr.
    He was a great guy. I'm glad our paths crossed at Northwestern Bell in Fremont.
  7. Nancy Hopper
    Arnie ,so sorry to see this.I have thought of him often and wondered how he was getting along.He had a full life and enjoyed it.He and Hop had good times together on their hunting trips and talked about them often.Maybe they will get together and talk about old times.I know you will miss him.
  8. Gordon (Skip) Muhm
    Wilbur was a very good trap shooter. He always wore his red suspenders & shot a model 12.He was a very nice man & I will miss him. My condolences.
    Skip
  9. RANDY Showman
    So sorry for your loss. I know you were very close to your dad Arnie and you have a lot of wonderful memories. My condolences go out t to you.

    Randy Showman
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