John Raymond Greubel

Born on August 18, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana, John was the son of Raymond J. Greubel and Louise M. (Gaiser) Greubel. He graduated from Central High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Evansville University, where he met his wife, Gretchen Louise (Persons) Greubel.

John and Gretchen were married on March 8, 1963, sharing a love that spanned 62 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Louise, and his sister, Mary Lou Gager. John is survived by his wife, Gretchen; sons, Eric (Bobbi) and Bradley (Leslie); grandchildren, Cameron (Jade), Caitlin (Desmond), and Brayden; great-grandchildren, Carvelle, Clara, Jacqueline, and Adeline; and extended family and friends who will miss him deeply.

John and Gretchen first made their home in Richmond, Indiana, where John began his engineering career. During their years in Richmond, John was deeply involved in the community, serving as a Little League coach and a volunteer fireman with the Centerville Fire Department. The family later moved to Fort Wayne in 1983, where John spent the remainder of his career before retiring from General Motors.

In retirement, John and Gretchen enjoyed time with family and friends and traveled extensively, including trips to Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and many smaller adventures along the way.

John was known for his steady presence and deep devotion to his family. He was someone people could count on; calm in difficult moments and generous without needing recognition. A lifelong sports fan, he loved the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and IU Basketball. John also quietly gave both his time and resources to charitable organizations including the Rescue Mission, Shriners, Boys Town, and Riley Children’s Hospital.

John’s legacy lives on in the values he instilled, the family he cherished, and the countless small moments of kindness that defined his life.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. John will be laid to rest in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne at a later time.

Memorials in his memory may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association or American Diabetes Association. Condolences and memories of John maybe left online at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com