Galen R. Grutt Obituary (1929 - 2010)

Galen Robert Grutt, 81, Menomonie, Wisconsin died Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Red Cedar Medical Center. He was born in Menomonie the son of Albert and Louise (Klatt) Grutt and married Geraldine Meyers in 1950. He farmed the family farm near Menomonie for many years. He also worked at Presto in Eau Claire and drove school bus while maintaining the farm. He changed careers and worked at Sanna Dairies in the warehouse until he retired. His greatest pleasure was spending time "Up North" in Minong where he hunted, fished and enjoyed the beautiful outdoors. Survivors include a daughter Rebecca (Carlos) Navarro of Newport North Carolina; two sons, Robert (Deb) Grutt and Mike (Sharon) Grutt both of Menomonie; a sister-in-law, Joann Schroeder of Racine; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Alfred and Dallas; his sisters Grace (Milford) Rude, Mabel (John) Heintz and Dorothy (Norman) Schrantz. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 pm Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Olson Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Services will be held at Olson Funeral Home at 1pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2010 with Pastor Don Gribble officiating, with burial at Iron Creek Cemetery in the town of Spring Brook.