Barbara A. Grubb Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara A. Grubb, 75 of Bluffton passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 2, 1945 in Auburn, Indiana to Kelly S. & Molly (Rowe) Morgan and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963. She worked at Wells County Council on Aging and retired from Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Barbara was a longtime member of Hope Missionary Church and loved her church family! Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy, and brought her the most happiness in this life! She always looked forward to traveling on vacations with her family. Barbara & Gary J. Grubb were married on December 23, 1970 in Decatur, Indiana. Survivors include her husband of almost 50 years, Gary of Bluffton and a daughter, Shelley R. Grubb-Sliger of Bluffton and a son, Joe D. (Kim) Grubb of Clermont, OK. She was a loving “Ma” to 6 grandchildren; Shay Sliger, Shanden Sliger, Trevor Grubb, Tyler Grubb, Shane Sliger and Hayley Grubb and 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Georgie York of Monroe, MI and a brother, Rick Wheeler of Toledo, Ohio. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters; Hazel Brunner and Joyce Brooks. The safety of the family and all visitors are our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing and wear a mask during your visit. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Gary Aupperle officiating. Burial will follow at McFarren Cemetery in rural Bluffton. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the Grubb family at www.thomarich.com.

Barbara A. Grubb

March 2, 1945 - June 21, 2020