Wilbur R. Grubbs, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Wilbur R.Grubbs

Date of Birth December 10, 1921
Passed Away On September 1, 2019
At Age 97 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
United States Veteran
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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

Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

September 5, 2019

2:00 PM

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Condolences (9)

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Todd J Wall Fremont, NE September 9, 2019
"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!"
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Peter C Mortensen Jr. Mesa, AZ September 4, 2019
"He was a great guy. I'm glad our paths crossed at Northwestern Bell in Fremont."
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Lynette Fowlston Paris, TN September 4, 2019
"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
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