Timothy Carl Gruis
July 27, 2019
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Timothy Carl Gruis, husband, father, papa, son, brother, uncle, fix-it man, neighborhood dad, accumulator of antiques (“junk”, to his wife), Ford Bronco enthusiast, friend to all, and second dad to many, was born on December 28, 1960 and went to be home with the lord on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He is survived by his father, Tom Gruis (Donna), mother Janice Boyle, his brothers, Tony (Lupita) Gruis, Paul (Tammy) Gruis, Zeph (Ami) Gruis, Thomas (Emily) Gruis, and his sisters, Cathy (Dennis) Harrison and Susie Meyer, Rachel (Matt) Woodhouse, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Of the many roles Tim played, his favorites were husband, father and papa. Tim married Faith Stoltze, the “hot chick” he met at Happy Joes, on May 22, 1981. Through 38 years of marriage, they remained best friends and the ultimate team. Their marriage is a testament to their faith, their commitment to one another, and an example to all who knew them.
He was father to Ryan (Shandy), Adam (Angela), Paige (Ryan), Austin, and Taylor. He believed that the most important thing he could do for his kids was to love their mom; his love, loyalty, and commitment to her set the standard for how they should love and be loved. His calloused hands were a constant reminder that there is pride in hard work and a job done “right.”
And while he loved his children endlessly, they all agree he probably loved his grandchildren more. Tim was “Papa” to Blake (15), Haylie (15), Maleah (10), Ella (6), Sadie (6), Rylynn (5), Jase (4), Mahayla (2) and Kade (2). They loved sitting with him to watch movies, watching him work in his shop, going to Caseys’ for ice cream, and playing trains with him. They also loved that he was sweet and really nice to them.
Tim loved naps, hot Italian sausage sandwiches, old western movies, his annual “brothers” motorcycle ride, overthinking everything, popcorn with his grandchildren, cleaning the garage, helping people, reminding his neighbors to mow their yards, naps, reminding his kids to be safe and “aware of their surroundings”, fishing (not necessarily catching), and, most of all, spending time with family (and naps).
It is difficult to describe Tim’s heart in words, but those who knew him described him as genuine, loving, protective, kind, welcoming, warm-hearted, giving, personable, and also meticulous (he often said, “it is my way, or the wrong way”). Tim was the ultimate teacher and example. He leaves behind lessons on the importance of faith and a relationship with Jesus, integrity, hard work, forgiveness and living a life you can be proud of. Tim’s life was cut short too soon, but it was unquestionably a life well-lived. His legacy will be carried through the faith, character, and compassion he passes on to his family.
A public visitation will be held Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 12 pm to 2 pm with a 3 pm service to follow for close family and friends at Indianola Heights Evangelical Free Church, 3000 SE 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Tim.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tina Sepich
08/11/2019
This is a unbelievable tragedy that happened to one of the most amazing men that I was very fortunate to meet as well as his wife Faith. Ryan is my nephew in law married to Shandy and he not only welcomed and accepted her into his family he did the rest of us too. Shandy and Ryan have holiday dinners and Sunday family get together dinners every Sunday.Tim and Faith would show up from time to time and there was not a time when he was ever not smiling and all the grandkids was sitting around him or on his lap and he would be happy and so were they and there was not to many times Tim and Faith was not side by side. He will definately be missed by many and my heart goes out to all the Gruis family. Tim will always be looking down and doing his best to make sure each and everyone of you are takin care of. His love he had for each of you is a very deep strong love and just remember when you wish he was here to help you or guide you that he is by yourside and think what would he say to you or what would he tell you what to do or advise you to do.
R.I.P. Tim, Always Remembered and Never Forgotten
Forever and Always,
Tina Sepich
Torres
08/05/2019
Very sorry for your loss. May your family find comfort in the Bible at Revelation 21:4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
Indira Kudva
08/01/2019
My sincere condolences to the entire Gruis family on Tim's passing. He will be greatly missed! I pray that you all will have the strength to bear this sudden and untimely loss!
Vicky Tugel
08/01/2019
Faith and family,
My deepest sympathy to you. May God heal your hearts. My son and I have been in the same grief you are experiencing. Take one day at a time
Michelle Harland
08/01/2019
I knew Tim through NCAH. He was one of the most genuine and upbeat individuals I have ever known. I will truly miss him in the halls. My condolences to the entire family.
Jean Kaptur
08/01/2019
Life will not be the same without Tim. I have worked with Tim for 9 years and cannot imagine not being able to catch him in the halls or to ask his advice on facility issues. He loved his family and would share pictures of his beloved grandchildren. He took his work seriously but never took himself seriously. We will miss him greatly.
Amy Vincent
08/01/2019
Tim had magic, not just in the way he could rescue an autoclave in crisis, but in the way he made people feel around him. I will miss his smile and jokes and the positive outlook he brought to NCAH. My thoughts are with Adam and the Gruis family in this terrible loss.
Kerry Ketcham
08/01/2019
I knew Tim in another part of my lifetime. Though years and distance separated us I remembered him with respect and fondness. His sense of humor and his faith are what I remember best. My prayers are with his family, especially Faith, as you mourn his loss.
Tevin Thompson
08/01/2019
I was deeply saddened to hear of Tims passing. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at the USDA. Tim was an outstanding person with great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gruis family.
Mary Lou and Jeff McDowell
08/01/2019
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in Tim's passing. We have fond memories of him at IHEFC. Your tribute to him as a man of faith and family is truly touching. We're praying for all of you in this sad time.
Nate Fisher
07/31/2019
I didn't know Tim personally, but Ive seen him quite a few times in passing. He always had a smile on his face, and he would always say "hello." Each time I saw him I recognized and appreciated his genuine nice-guy demeanor, and from the messages I've seen, my limited interaction with him was a very small part of the everyday guy that Tim was to everyone around him. I'm glad that I got to meet him the few times that I did. God bless you and yours. Rest in peace, good Sir.
Dan Runneals
07/31/2019
My condolences to the Gruis family. I knew Tim at NCAH and he was the most positive person that I knew. He always had a can do spirit and a smile on his face. He was a person that when he offered his opinion, you listened, because he was right! We'll all miss you, Tim!
Randy Atchison
07/31/2019
I have known Tim as my go to "autoclave guy" for 20 years.
He was a hard worker that wouldn't let the job be "good enough".
I got to know him better when he was at NADC. He was always bragging about his wife and family. He was a proud family man and a good friend.
He will be missed by many.
Godspeed Tim.
Norm Woods
07/31/2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, words cannot express the sadness your family is feeling. My family is always here for you and praying for you to get through this. I loved Tim in the short time I knew him and I will miss him dearly. God Bless Your Family
Martha Church
07/31/2019
My heart aches with you in the loss of Tim. If the autoclave went wonky at NADC, we knew we were in good hands with Tim. He was a blessing to be around and was a sweet guy who made a positive impact wherever he went. You have my prayers for God's peace and comfort.