Robert H. Gruwell, 74, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Lutheran Hospital.
A Wabash County native, he served in the US Army.
Mr. Gruwell was the owner of Gruwell’s Baker in South Whitley and Waynedale Bakery.
He was a member of the Columbia City Elks and American Legion Post 82.
Survivors include his wife, Sharlene; sons, Mark (Janet) Gruwell of Elkhart, Rich Gruwell of Fort Wayne and Thomas (Kristine) Gruwell of LaOtto; grandchildren, Jessica, Elizabeth, Melissa, Nicolas, Trent and Rebecca; and a great-granddaughter, Karisma. He is also survived by a brother, Ed Brarrus of Leesburg.
A Celebration of Life service is from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Darley Barn on West River Road, South Whitley. Burial in South Whitley.
Arrangements by Advantage Funeral Cremation Services.