Stanley G. Gruber, 87, of Bartonville died at 11:45 p.m. April 2, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1933, in Astoria, a son of Jesse and Bessie Bucher Gruber. He married Nancy Jakoby on July 12, 1952. She preceded him in death in January, 2005.
He also was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Surviving are four sons, James (and Janice) Gruber, John (and Diane) Gruber and Mike (and Kim) Gruber, all of Bartonville and Stan (and Carrie) Gruber of Dunlap; two daughters, Carol (and Dale) Smith of Englewood, Fla., and Cathy (and John) Hawksworth of Winchester, Tenn.; one brother, Bob (and Joyce) Becker of Washington; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He worked for Santa Fe Railroad, TPW and Burlington Northern as a conductor and brakeman switchman until retirement.
He was past president of Hollis Consolidated School Board. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus in Canton.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Unity Point Hospice, 221 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61636.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.org.
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