Robert Gruesbeck Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Gruesbeck of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, born in Lansing, Michigan, who passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Gruesbeck to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his sister Sharon Whitesel (Gruesbeck); his parents, Arthur Wayne and Grace Lucille Gruesbeck (Proudfoot); and his grandson Rocco Anthony Ventittelli. He is survived by: his wife Barbarba Ann Gruesbeck (Bowers); his children, Sukie Gruesbeck, Shannon (Gruesbeck), Anthony Ventittelli, Robert, Nikki Gruesbeck (Raymond), Brooke Gruesbeck, Beth (Gruesbeck), Matt Hansen, Savannah (Gruesbeck), Josh Smith, Matthew and Lauren Gruesbeck (Arnold); his grandchildren, Calvin Horvath, Vincent Horvath, Taylor Ventittelli, Grace (Gruesbeck) and Karter Fanin; his children, Sophie (Gruesbeck), Noah Cheney, Abby Gruesbeck, Macy Gruesbeck, Libby Gruesbeck, Elijah Gruesbeck, RJ Fore, Minnie Hansen, James Smith, Leo Smith, Marie Smith, Maddie Gruesbeck and Andie Gruesbeck; and his great grandchildren, Aurelia Williamson, Liam Fanin and Forrest Cheney.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Elara Caring Hospice in memory of Robert.