Robert Grienke obituary: Robert Grienke's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Robert L. Grienke
1932 - 2017
In Memory Of
Robert L. Grienke
1932 - 2017
He was born January 9, 1932, in, Paxico, Kansas, the son of Gus and Euvera (Butifish) Grienke.
Robert was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.
He was a truck driver for Wilson’s Freight, retiring after over 29 years. After he retired, he owned and operated Guarantee Tree Service and drove part time for Jones Truck Line.
He was a member of the V.F.W. Philip Billard Post No. 1650.
Robert married Donna Pearce on December 3, 1953 in Foster's Church, Topeka, KS. She preceded him in death on November 12, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his parents and great-great grandson, Lucas Bumgarner.
Survivors include his children: Marvin Grienke, Penny Cunningham, Sandra Tye and Mark Grienke; three grandchildren: Randy "Tony" Grienke (Sabrina), Shane Cunningham, Stephanie Cunningham; seven great-grandchildren: Erica and Mary Willige, Sierra and Jada Cunningham, Samantha Grienke and John, Jr. and Taylor Morgan and two siblings: Arlene and Dean.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. Interment with military honors will follow at Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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He was born January 9, 1932, in, Paxico, Kansas, the son of Gus and Euvera (Butifish) Grienke.
Robert was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.
He was a truck driver for Wilson’s Freight, retiring after over 29 years. After he retired, he owned and operated Guarantee Tree Service and drove part time for Jones Truck Line.
He was a member of the V.F.W. Philip Billard Post No. 1650.
Robert married Donna Pearce on December 3, 1953 in Foster's Church, Topeka, KS. She preceded him in death on November 12, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his parents and great-great grandson, Lucas Bumgarner.
Survivors include his children: Marvin Grienke, Penny Cunningham, Sandra Tye and Mark Grienke; three grandchildren: Randy "Tony" Grienke (Sabrina), Shane Cunningham, Stephanie Cunningham; seven great-grandchildren: Erica and Mary Willige, Sierra and Jada Cunningham, Samantha Grienke and John, Jr. and Taylor Morgan and two siblings: Arlene and Dean.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. Interment with military honors will follow at Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To shared a memory of Robert of leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, August 11, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 2:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family