Gaylord F "Grumpy" Grondin Obituary (1932 - 2012)

Gaylord F. "Grumpy" Grondin, age 79, of Elwood, passed away onApril 9, 2012, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood, IN following an extended illness.Grumpy was born on August 13, 1932, to Frank and Shirley (Glanville) Grondin in Brainard, MN.He married Patsy (Toney) on Nov. 3, 1953, and she passed away on Apr. 18, 2009.Grumpy retired from Ex-Cel-Lo Corporation in Elwood.He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War.Grumpy was a member of the Elwood VFW Post # 5782. Grumpy is survived by: 3 Sons - Tom & (Tammy) Grondin, Tim & (Karen) Grondin, Frankie & (Becky) Grondin all of Elwood 2 Daughters - CindySmith of Elwood, and Julie & (Larry) Gibson of Richmond, VA 13 Grandchildren- Frank J. & (Lora) Grondin, Gayle & (Jason) Asher, Carrie & (Bill) Dailey, Krista & (Brent Scott) Foust, Joe & (Emily) Grondin, T.J. & (Abbey Abner) Grondin, Michele & (Joe) Kelley, Raymond Dial, Brandi Ryan, Ryan Dial, Christopher & (Kylee) Phenis, Brittany Gibson, and Jacob Gibson. 12 Great Grandchildren Brother- Sherwood Grondin of Bloomington, MN Sister- Maryann Hummel of Fall Creek, WI Several Nieces & Nephews He was preceded in death by Wife, Patsy Grondin, Daughter Tammy Dial, Great Grandchild Emma Edwards, Brother Ronald Grondin, Father Frank C. Grondin, Mother, Shirley Grondin. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 12, 2012, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood. A Celebration of Life services will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 2:00 pm at the Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, with Linda E. Philabaun, officiating. Burial will take place in the Elwood Cemetery with full Military services conducted by the US Army and Elwood VFW Post #5782. Memorials are suggested to Elwood VFW Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com.