Bruce Grubaugh

Bruce Orin Grubaugh age 75 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Karen Messmer officiating.  Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Bruce was born in St. Johns, MI on July 30, 1941 the son of Loren Ervin and Clara Virginia (Tabor) Grubaugh.  He was a Fulton High School graduate and resided most of his life in St. Johns.  Bruce married Jean Grubaugh on March 11, 1961 in Maple Rapids.

Bruce retired from Lear Corporation in Elsie after working 40 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and video taping deer with family.  Bruce was an avid reader with talking books.  He also enjoyed shooting pool, playing shuffle board and playing cards; he made his own Braille cards.

He is survived by his wife Jean Grubaugh, 2 sons; Byron Grubaugh and Todd Grubaugh, 2 granddaughters; Macy and Katie Grubaugh of St. Johns, MI, brother Phillip and Nancy Grubaugh, brother Ronald and Mary Grubaugh, brother Brent and Kay Grubaugh, sister Loreen McAllister, brother Lee and Lynette Grubaugh, brother Mark and Barb Grubaugh, and brother Lynn Grubaugh.  Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Everett McAllister.

Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.