went peacefully home on Monday, January 11, 2010 with his family by his side. Lyle fought a very courageous battle against multiple myeloma.
Lyle was born April 17, 1937 in Horton, Kansas to Loyd and Sophia (Meerpohl) Grubb. He graduated from Horton High School in 1955, then attended Emporia State and Kansas State Universities.
On June 2, 1962, Lyle was married to Janice Brunner in Fairview, Kansas. Lyle and Jan moved from Horton to Fremont in 1964. Lyle worked for Gambles in Fremont for 15 years until it closed. Then he worked for several beer distributors in sales and warehousing until retiring in 2005.
Lyle's greatest joys were spending time with his family. He cherished his grandchildren. He loved the Huskers and Kansas State, and camping, attending auctions, and collecting toy tractors.
Lyle was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors: wife - Janice
daughter - Terri and husband Rod Kuss of Crete
son - Dan Grubb of Fremont
grandchildren - Lindsay and husband Thomas Oelschlager, Adam Kuss, Cody Grubb, Amanda Long,
and Deborah Long
a great granddaughter - Caydence Kuss
sister - Rose Mary Terry of Canton, Michigan
step-sister - Vicky Sayles of Omaha
many nieces and nephews
Preceding Lyle in death were his parents, Loyd and Sophia, his step-father Delmar Kinkade, brother and sister- in-law C.H. and Sharon Grubb, daughter-in-law Barbara Grubb, brother-in-law John Terry.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday (January 14th) at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for
distribution.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Wednesday, January 13th, from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(12)
Connie Hladik
Fremont, NE Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Lyle was a great man and will be remembered for his patience and kidding with his family. I know he will be missed by many. I am so glad to have met my friend Terri's father. He was always so willing to do anything to help. That is what I'll remember the very most, many times he was a great deliveryman for Terri and myself. Thanks Terri for sharing this special person with me and my family. They don't make them like him much anymore! Our sympathies to your Mother Jan and all of your family now. Connie & Larry HladikAlan Steinbrink
Olathe, Ks Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Jan and family I was so sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. Such a nice guy/good man and what an example to look up to. My thouhts and prayers to all of you. For all the good times. We love you.-----------Alan and LindaBarb Meerpohl
Holton, Ks Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Dear Jan, Terry, Dan, and all of your families, and Rosie and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lyle was a giant of a man, in many ways. His passing is a great loss for our entire family. But, as Terry mentioned in her email, we have so many wonderful, fun memories of Lyle. I will never forget his great laugh and his ability to to bring smiles to everyone around him. God brought home a lot of good people from our family in the past 7 months. Your family, especially, has been hit hard and fast. My heart goes out to all of you and know that you have been, and will continue to be in my prayers. I do find a little peace knowing that Lyle is no longer suffering, but I know he has left behind a strong family with broken hearts. My sincere condolences to all of you. May God give you strength and courage. Love to all.................BarbGary and Betty Hansen
Fremont, Ne Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Lyle was the sweetest guy always a smile no matter the circumstances, we pray your family finds peace from Our Heavenly Father," Whom to Know is Life Eternel" God Bless, Gary and BettyNancy & Roger Enstrom
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Jan and Family....I am very sorry to hear about Lyle. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Time does heal. Nancy , Roger, & Anna EnstromMaggie and Steve Rader
Ottawa, Ka Tuesday, January 12, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Lyle's passing; I can not imagine your sorrow. I will always remember him smiling and spreading good cheer. Such a great laugh! The folks always enjoyed visiting with him as well; he was so comfortable to talk with. When I was a little girl, I remember the wreck before your wedding day. Interesting how those memories come back at times like these. I always admired the love that radiated from your family for one another. Your're in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.Kelly Swanson
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Dear Jan & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Lyle and I worked together at Coors and he had been my Salesman for many years. All I can say about him was that he was truely an amazing person, willing to go the extra mile to make someone happy. If you were having a bad day, all you had to do was give Lyle a call or just see the smile that was always on his face. You could tell that Lyle loved life and doing what he did for the beer company. I will forever remember him and his bubbly personality. My thoughts and prayers are with Jan and his entire family. He's in GOD's hands now, so we know he's safe. Once again, I'm truely sorry for your loss.Michelle Wittstruck and family
Milford, NE Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Even though we didn't know Lyle personally, we know what a very special part of your life he was. May peace be with you at this difficult time for you and your family. With Sympathy, Chris and Michelle Wittstruck and familyDrs. Bahner & Jacobsen, Jill, Susan and Myrna
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Our sincerest sympathies to you at this time. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.Mary Lou Adney
Port Townsend, WA Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Lyle was just 1 year younger then me and the brother I never had. When we were kids growing up in KS, he and CH used to come spend a week or two at our place every summer, as we lived on a farm and they were "city kids" from the "big" city of Horton. Those are such happy memories for me. I loved having them there. And I'm so thankful Jack & I stopped and visited with them for a day or two last May, on our way from WA to KS. I know Lyle was having bad back pain at that time, too. We really didn't talk that often, but I'm so glad I called them the day after Christmas this year and had a real nice convsersation with both Lyle & Jan. He was sure a good man and loved by many. Thank God his suffering has finally ended.Beth Bell
Maple Grove, MN Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Lyle was like a father to me growing up on Monroe Street. He stayed out of Terri and my little disagreements but was always there for us. He was someone you could talk to at any time. He loved Jan, his children and grandchildren with all of his heart and he will be missed by me and many. Going back will not be the same but visiting my other family will always happen. My love is with all of you during this time and I hope to see you soon. With Regrets, Beth Bell (Hein)Greta (Meerpohl) Stephens
Topeka, KS Tuesday, January 12, 2010 To the family of Lyle Grubb, We were so saddened to hear of Lyle's passing and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend and we admire his courage and spirit during this difficult time. We are all better for knowing Lyle and were so fortunate to have him in our Meerpohl family and we will treasure all the memories forever. May God bless you---Greta and family