James A. “Jim” Gruenloh
A Funeral Mass for lifelong Lamar resident, James A. “Jim” Gruenloh will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 6, 2009 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, CO with Reverend Charlie Sena as celebrant. A Rosary Service will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM also at the church with Deacon Henry Wertin reciting.
A Rite of Committal will be held following the Mass at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado.
Visitation for Jim will be held Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Peacock Family Chapel from 1:00PM until 4:00PM as well as prior to the Rosary and Mass.
Jim was born June 18, 1936 at Lamar, Colorado to Arthur and LaVerne (Weis) Gruenloh and passed away on July 1, 2009 at his home with his family by his side at age 73.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his grandson, Jared Gruenloh.
Jim is survived by his wife; Elvira Gruenloh of the family home, children; Marvin (Alisha) Gruenloh of Lamar, Gail (Marvin) Koeller of Sheridan Lake, Gwen (Bob) Krum of Lamar, Terri (Dell) Hendricks of Tioga, Texas, Bev (Brian) Wurst of Lamar, and Shirley (Russ) Anderson also of Lamar. He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren; Riley, Vincent, Parker, Collette, Lexi, Korby, Luc, Ryan, Megan, Bart, Ross and Cade, his brother; Robert Gruenloh of Lamar and sister; Mary Ann Pittman of Boulder, Colorado as well as numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lamar Area Hospice either direct or in care of the funeral home office.
Online Condolences |
To the Gruenloh Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Christal (DeVoter) Maggart |
To the Gruenloh Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Maggie O'Neal |
| I love you grandpa, you are the best! Thanks for all the hard lessons learned, thank you for uncle bob, the younger one :) and all my aunts and uncles, and of course ma. You are the best and wont never be forgotten. Love ya lots. Collettie Bell... |
| One "Helluva" man! He treated me as one of his own. I will miss him. Bob Krum |
Jim Gruenloh:
How shocking it was to read and see Jim's obituary on line. One thing for sure, he can see & walk perfectly now because he is with Jesus where he belongs. My heartfelt sympathy to you LaVerne. I never gave up with speaking both of your names out daily in my prayers.
Ed DePiesse
Janitor PMC |
Elvira and family,
My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you all at this difficult time. Jim was always smiling and joking....even when I knew he wasn't feeling good. He has certainly earned his "forever pain free." You are in my prayers.
Marge (Koenig) Campbell
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We are sorry about Jim. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Psalm 23
Prayerfully,
Kent and Jeannie Strong |
To the family of Jim Gruenloh:
My deepest sympathies go out to all of the family. Jim was a character, always smiling and talking about his children. Take comfort in knowing that he is at peace now, and looking down guiding all of you through life.
Sheila McTaggart (Dr. Benton's former Lamar office) |
For Jim Gruenloh Family
Dear Gruenloh Family, My Mom just called to tell me of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you go thru this difficult time.
May your sadness be lessened by knowing that he is in God's peaceful presence and no longer suffering. With Sympathy, Susie McBride (Hub and Letty Smith's Grandaughter/Kathern Smith Lopkoff's Daughter) |