CLARENCE GRUSE

Skeeter Gruse, age 82, of Appleton, died on Friday, March 25, 2022.  He was born in Oshkosh on November 16, 1939; the son of Clarence and Helen (Peerenboom) Gruse.  Skeeter married Lori Harnitz on October 3, 1989 and had 32 wonderful years together.

Skeeter served in the USMC from 1957-1960.  Skeeter retired from Schroeder Moving Systems/United Van Lines after driving coast to coast moving people for over 40 years.  He was a lifetime member of the Winnebago Detachment Marine Corps League #357 and a member of Pound 44 Devil Dogs in Oshkosh.  He enjoyed hunting and spending time with Lori at their land in Neshkoro.

Survivors include two daughters Cynthia (Mario) Terrones of Neenah and Lori Petersen of Greenville; two sons: Daniel (Traci) Gruse of Oshkosh; Erick (Konstance) of Neenah. In addition to 25 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is further survived by four brothers Clyde (Pam) Gruse, Rodney (Laura) Gruse, David (Cindy), and Dennis (Fiancée Cindy Smith) all of Oshkosh.  Five sisters Janice Coe, of Oshkosh, Wendy Gruse of Fond du lac, Mary (Larry) Kryzaniak Sr., of Oshkosh, Helen Paulick of Oshkosh, and Carol (Don) Schlichting, of Pine River. 

Skeeter was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Corinne Gruse.

There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Marine Corps League Clubhouse, 4715 Sherman Road, in Oshkosh.  Rev. Ed Demler will preside over a memorial service at 2:30 p.m.  Following the service, the Winnebago Detachment Marine Corps League #357 will hold a short service followed by military honors.