Robert Eugene Gruis Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Eugene Gruis of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who passed away on May 22, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Eugene Gruis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Gruis and Genevieve Gruis (Nece); his brother Roger Gruis; and his son-in-law Ron Bjornstad. He is survived by: his wife Verla Gruis of Sioux Falls, SD; his children, Cheryl Bjornstad Watson, Char Ellis (Dan) of Sioux Falls, SD and Mike Gruis (Rhonda) of Tours, France; his grandchildren, Jon Bjornstad of Watson, MN, Megan Ellis (Grant) of Sioux Falls, SD and Jennifer Ellis of Sioux Falls, SD; his great grandchildren, Myler, Spencer, Boeden, Jayde, Pryce, Berkley and Briggs; his brother Dennis Gruis (Karen) of Eagle Lake, MN; and his sister-in-law Leona Gruis of Woodstock, MN.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the George Boom Funeral Home (3408 E 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
