Stacie Lynn Gruber
February 14, 2010
Stacie Lynn Gruber, 38, passed away at her home on February 14, 2010. She was born on November 19, 1971 to Janette and Richard Gruber.
Stacie enjoyed spending time with her daughter, watching the Vikings, charity trivia nights, and organizing social outings throughout her career. She was a supporter of the United Way Campaign, and an active member of the New Life Lutheran Church. Stacie completed her undergraduate degree from Westmar College in LeMars, IA. She then went on to receive her law degree from Syracuse University in upstate New York. She lived in Maryland for a few years before moving back to Des Moines where she has spent her last 7 years. Upon moving back to the Des Moines area, she served as the Human Resources Director for the Dickinson Law Firm.
She is survived by her daughter, Tessa Gruber; father, Richard Gruber (special friend, Bobbie Maez); sisters, Marcie (Scott) Steiner, Amy (Justin) Crick, Jenny (Beau) Livingston, Nikki (Kyle) Donnenwerth; nieces and nephews, Taylor, Maddie, and Luke Steiner, Leah Crick, Lexi, Jada, and Cambry Livingston, and Jacob Donnenwerth; and many other friends and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Janette Gruber; grandparents, Clare and Darlene Gruber, Glenn and Mabel Ashmore.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the New Life Lutheran Church, Norwalk, IA. A memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the family in loving memory of Stacie.
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Sheila Shimon
02/27/2010
To the whole Gruber family you have Dakota and my Deepest Sympathies during your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for you all.
Sheila and Dakota Shimon
Lisa Langlitz
02/23/2010
Stacie and I went to college together at Westmar and were involved in a lot of social activities together. I have so many wonderful memories of her and our time together and I was extremely saddened to hear of her passing. My sympathies to all her family and friends and especially to dear Tessa.
KRISTIE (BARTH) REDMON
02/19/2010
DICK AND STACIE'S BEAUTIFUL SISTERS.........THE "GRUBER GIRLS"........I AM SO DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF YOUR SISTER/DAUGHTER AND MY CLASSMATE/FRIEND, STACIE. I AM IN SHOCK. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. HER GREAT SMILE, THE AMAZING WAY SHE WOULD LIGHT UP A ROOM, HER FRIENDLY CHEERFUL ATTITUDE. I AM SADDENED TO KNOW THAT SHE LEAVES BEHIND A LITTLE GIRL THAT WILL NEVER GET TO GROW UP WITH HER MOTHER IN HER PRESENCE. I KNOW YOU WILL ALL MAKE SURE THAT TESSA KNOWS ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT HER WONDERFUL MOTHER, STACIE. I WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST IN GETTING THROUGH THIS VERY SAD TIME. I HAVE CONTACTED SOME OF OUR CLASSMATES VIA EMAIL (I DON'T HAVE EVERYONE'S EMAIL ADDR) AND THEY ARE ALL SO VERY SAD AT THE LOSS OF OUR WONDERFUL CLASSMATE/FRIEND. SHE WAS LOVED BY ALL OF THE CLASS OF 90. I WISH I COULD BE THERE FOR THE SERVICE, ETC. I LIVE IN TEXAS AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT. PLEASE KNOW THAT MY MIND HAS BEEN ON YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ALL WEEK LONG. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL AND THINKING OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, KRISTIE (BARTH) REDMON
Michelle Guy
02/19/2010
I'm so very sorry for your loss. She was a one of my dearest friends. She was my roomate while she was in Maryland and quickly became one of my best friends. I've never known anyone as kind and generous. She will be missed and I will never forget her.
Joani Weber
02/19/2010
Mr. Gruber, the Gruber Girls and Tessa, Memories will keep Stacie close to you in spirit , thought and forever in your hearts. May it help to know that others care deeply and are remembering you in their thoughts and prayers. My sister and I baby sat Stacie when she was little, so we spent a lot of time with her. She was such a sweet little girl always smiling, like her Mom and Dad. With Sympathy Joani
Jane Weber Stoner
02/18/2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many fond memories of your family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Gus and Nancy Brinkman and family
02/18/2010
We send our deepest sympathies to you, Dick and girls and families. Words cannot express our sorrow when we learned of your loss. We didn't know either Stacy or Marcie, only from Amy on down. But we know what an amazing family you are and know Stacy must have shared the same qualities. We know she added her own special ways to your family and will be so greatly missed. We are stunned and saddened, as so many are, that your family would again be touched by such deep loss. I lost my sister-in-law in 2002 (at 52) and then my brother in 2006 (at 56), leaving their three kids to grieve and continue on for so much of their lives without their parents. I don't pretend to understand why God allows such grief or to allow it to be repeated in families. I have unwavering faith in God, but still cannot answer those difficult questions. I just know without a doubt, that He is there for you, to uphold you in your despair, in the midst of your great heartache and questions.
When you lost Jan, I remember learning so much more about her and the many, many hundreds of lives she had touched. I will come to this site to learn more about your wonderful Stacy. I will always remember seeing you five girls holding hands in a line, walking together down the aisle in the gym. So many hearts ached for you then and do again now. The love and support I knew you had for each other then will again help you through this deep loss.
May God keep your memories of Stacy vivid and draw you closer to each other and to Him during this time. So many are praying for you. Our love and prayers to all the Gruber girls and you, Dick.
Chad & Kerri Gist
02/18/2010
Words can't express what I am feeling. I grew up with the family being friends with Marcie and feeling like I actually lived with them. I am so very sorry for your loss and your pain. Let us know if we can do anything!! Chad & Kerri Gist
Sandi Morrison Larson
02/18/2010
Dick & family,
You have my sympathy in the loss of your daughter, mother and sister. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Heidi (Dixon) Nissen
02/18/2010
Mr. Gruber & family:
My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. I remember Mrs. G & Stacie at dance lessons in Humboldt when Mom (Bonnie) was shuttling me back & forth to dance as well. I have many fond memories of the Grubers and while words are completely inadequate right now, do want you to know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you all.
Malinda Norris
02/18/2010
My deepest sympathy to your entire family. I have fond memories of Stacie from childhood. She will be missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Much love to the Gruber family.
Ray & Mary Lou Shimon
02/17/2010
To the Gruber family- Our deepest sympathy to you at this dark time in your life. May you find comfort in knowing Jan was there to meet her and take her home to the Heavenly Father. Our prayers are with you all.
Emma Valerio Graves
02/17/2010
My thoughts and prayers to Stacie's family. So sorry for your loss. Stacie will be missed dearly.
Susie (Dee) Fife
02/17/2010
John and I send our deepest sympathy to Mr. Gruber, Jenny and all the beloved sisters. You all are such a close-knit family that so many people adore, including us! We know God will give you grace and strength even when it seems impossible. We love you and are here if you need anything. Praying for you...
Mike and Connie Nedved
02/16/2010
Dick, Terrie Allen forwarded this to me. I didn't know Stacie but I can tell by her smile and the sparkle in her eyes that she must have been a wonderful gal. May the love and support of your family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. May your cherished memories bring a smile to your heart. You have our sympathy. Take care, Mike and Connie Nedved