Date of Death: February 1, 2026
Service Details
A memorial mass will be held at a later date at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 645 S. Douglas Ave., Three Rivers, with Fr. Arul Lazar officiating. Military honors will be performed under the auspices of American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170. He will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Harry Lee Gruber, 75, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home in the presence of his loved ones, after a long illness.
He was born August 28, 1950 in Piqua, Ohio, the son of Harry L. and Lelia (Hull) Gruber.
Harry served his country in the United States Army from 1968-70, seeing combat in Vietnam. He was highly decorated, receiving a Bronze Star, an Air Medal with two Bronze Stars, and a Sharpshooter Medal.
A beloved family man, Harry enjoyed hosting cookouts – he was always the cook. He was an avid fisherman, camper, and hunter, as well as a talented woodworker, crafting beautiful pieces for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church bazaars and the church itself. Though introverted with strangers, with family he had a great sense of humor.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Elizabeth “Lisa” (Sears) Gruber, to whom he was a loving husband; sons, Jeremy, Michael, and Scott (Johnson); daughters, Angela (Garry) Hattey, Diana (Philip) Bukoski, Christa (Brandon) Harrington, and Hope Morrison (Adam Krull); many grandchildren including the two oldest, Bridget Stafford and Corey Ross, and the two youngest, Marley Rexford and Marrick Harrington, who have been a great help and joy to him in his life; many great-grandchildren; twin sister, Lena Kay Slone; and a sister, Linda.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Maxton O. Harrington; and nephew, Rick Gamble.
Additional Information
In lieu of flowers, feel free to make a donation in Harry’s name to St. Joseph County Animal Rescue Fund or to Immaculate Conception Parish of Three Rivers. Envelopes will be available at the church and at Hohner Funeral Home.
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Our family sends your family deep love, comfort and healing. Harry was one of a kind and will be surely missed by many people and beloved animal friends.
It has been my greatest honor to get to know Harry and Lisa as well as many of the family members. He was a very lucky man who was blessed to be loved by so many wonderful people. Thank you for allowing me to get to know you thru this difficult process. You have touched my heart. I pray that God brings you peace in this very heart breaking time. Hugs💕
To lisa and Lena and the rest of Harry’s family I am so sorry to hear of his passing he was such a kind soul with a great sense of humor my deepest condolences to you all
I did not know my uncle as Harry , to me he was my uncle Butch. When I was growing up he was always the crazy fun uncle. May he rest in peace, xoxo
Lisa, I’m so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. May God give you and your family strength and comfort during this difficult time. Sending prayers your way.
I really wish we had more time to know harry. He was the family I always knew was missing knowing he was my real biological grandfather and the biological father to my dad Scott filled in a lot of missing pieces. I will always be grateful to have been able to meet him and look the older version of my dad in his eyes. Rest easy harry. You are very loved.
To Jeremy and Diane, im so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Prayers to you and your family.
Lisa and family, sending my heartfelt condolences for your loss ♥️. Your cousin Dot Chambers