Glen LaVern Grubbs

Glen LaVern Grubbs, 89 of Grand Island died Monday, May 27, 2024 at CHI Health-St. Francis. Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday, June 3rd at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Reverend Bill Pavuk will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Navy and United Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Glen LaVern Grubbs was born on October 6, 1934 in Grand Island, Nebraska the son of Alfred W. and Eva (Sims) Grubbs. He was the youngest of five children. LaVern was a graduate of Grand Island Senior High School, Class of 1952. Upon graduating, he entered the United States Navy in September 1952 and served until September 1955. On February 10, 1957 LaVern married the love of his life Janice McCullough at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. This union was blessed with two children, LaMont (Monte) and Janna. After returning from the Navy, LaVern was employed by Sears for 14 years. Upon leaving Sears, he purchased Hurricane Fence of Nebraska, Inc. which he owned for 30 years until his retirement. LaVern and Jan enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and other countries. Especially memorable was his USS Brinkley Bass Ship Reunions which they attended for over 20 years. LaVern was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, serving on numerous committees including Church Counsel and the Property Committee. He also was a Communion Deacon and Usher. He was a member of Lions Club, VFW, American Legion, Saddle Club, Masonic Lodge #33 and Easter Star #41. LaVern was a faithful supporter of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their extracurricular activities. He enjoyed trout fishing in Colorado, playing golf, following Nebraska sports and loved playing cards. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Jan; son, Monte (Cherlyn) Grubbs; son-in-law, Mark Gubser; 4 grandchildren, Brian (Erin) Grubbs, Stephanie (Curt) Ledbetter, Andrea (Todd) Schonhardt, Alyssa (Brian) Steinert; 8 great grandchildren, Riley, Jayson, Maddox, Miles, Peyton, Laney, Taylor and Adaline; sisters-in-law, Karen Dunakin and Diane Grubbs and many special nieces and nephews. LaVern is preceded in death by his daughter, Janna Gubser; parents, Alfred and Eva; brother, Al (Pat) Grubbs; sisters, Elnora, Betty (Cecil) and Arlene (Bob); nephews, Ron and Mike and in-laws, Carl and Ivaloo McCullough and brother-in-law, Darrell Dunakin.

Glen LaVern Grubbs

October 6, 1934 - May 27, 2024

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