LtCol (Ret) Charles "Chuck" Gruning went to his Heavenly Father Monday, May 11, 2020. He was born on May 31, 1931 to George and Mary Gruning. His humble beginnings in a small town-ship found in the state of Washington took place at a time when America and the world struggled through tough economic times. He graduated from Olympia High School in 1949 and after briefly attending Washington State University, found himself leading Marines as "Honor Man" of his training platoon at MCRD, San Diego. The crucible of boot camp prepared him for a long and colorful career where he served his country and also received his bachelor's degree from SDSU. He retired from the Marine Corps
in August of 1979. He went on to receive his MBA while working in the property insurance business and retired permanently in the late 1990's.
He was involved at times through his full life with Sunday school instruction, Boy Scout mentoring, coaching, high school booster club administration and always managed to be in the stands when you needed that extra inspiration on "fourth and goal." Family, or "home team" as he preferred to call us, was everything to him. He was preceded in passing by his grandparents, parents, two sisters, and his son Rob Gruning. He leaves to cherish his memory his ex-wife Nanci Gruning, his sister Rosemary, his sister Judy, many nieces and nephews, one daughter, three sons, twelve grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services and a celebration of his life will be scheduled at a time when COVID-19 restrictions have been eased and all family can attend.
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