629. Ferdinand F. Grobbel
Ferdinand Frank Grobbel, 80, of Warren, died Monday, July 7, 2008. Hewas born in 1928 in Center Line.
Mr. Grobbel served in the U.S. Navy as a seaman in 1946 during World War II and as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in 1952 during the Korean War. He was self-employed with Twin Pines Dairy, serving customers in Warren and Center Line for 35 years as a milk delivery man.
In 1954, he married Delores Marie Eisenman, who he met through familyfriendships prior to serving in the military. Together they built their home and family in Warren where they raised six children.
Mr. Grobbel said he was known for his unmatched work ethic, his fierce play at euchre and cribbage, and his entertaining storytelling. He was known to many as the ?milkman?. He was known by his family as Ferd, Dad, Grandpa and Pappy.
In his later years, Mr. Grobbel enjoyed working for Joseph Kutchey and Sons produce business in Warren. He also enjoyed gardening with hiswife, baking breads and desserts, hunting with his sons, and playing cards with his children and grandchildren.
Relatives said he was devoted to prayer, in particular the rosary.
Mr. Grobbel is survived by his wife, Delores; children, Dianne (John)Bartolomeo, Joanne (Wayne) Burton, Gregory Grobbel, David (Mary) Grobbel, Mary Skotzke, and Brian (Ann) Grobbel; grandchildren, John and Brandon Hopper, Tyler and Spencer Burton, Elizabeth, Patrick and Nathan Grobbel, Danielle and Sarah Skotzke, and Olivia, Emily, Hannah and Jacob Grobbel; siblings, Sylvia Kaltz, Mervin (Rose) Grobbel, Gilbert (Jeanne) Grobbel and Ilene Grobbel; and brother- in-law, Chester Beres.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ferdinand and Eleanor Grobbel; siblings, LaVerne Beres and Marlene Grobbel; sister-inlaw, Marta Grobbel;and brotherin-law, Norbert Kaltz.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Martin DePorres Church, with the Rev. John Ricardo officiating. Interment willbe in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday, with a 7 p.m. Scriptural rosary service, at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover (at Common), Warren. Additional visitation is 9-9:30 a.m. Friday at the church.