Rickey D. Gruber Obituary

We announce the death of Rickey D. Gruber of Mankato, Minnesota, who passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 79. Rickey will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rickey D. Gruber to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Milo Gruber and June Gruber (Hoffman); and his grandson Eric Godek. He is survived by: his wife Julianne M. Telshaw; his children, Jennifer Ek (Eduardo), Jessica Godek (David), Ben Gruber (Shay), Andrea Steffen (Jason), Damian Gruber (Brittany) and Brianna Gruber; his grandchildren, Raquel Wittnebel (Kyle), Alex Ek (Kyerea), Justin Ek (Jane), Casey Ek (Bridget), Patrick Godek, Reagan Godek, Mak Godek, Jayda Godek, Jerrid Wasinger, Kade Wasinger (Ashtyn), Brenden Gruber, Alexys Steffen (Jacob), Elyse Steffen, Jonathan Steffen and Callan Gruber; his great grandchildren, Addy Maxfield, Charlotte Maxfield, Milo Ek, Simon Ek, Mable Ek, Sterling Ek, Maisyn, Krew and Kash Wasinger; and his sisters, Sandra O'Connor (Glen) and Sherry Schweisthal (Len).