Mary Lou Gruettert, 83, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was born on February 5, 1936, the daughter of Lawrence J. and Helen (Lindeman) Blaising. On August 12, 1961 she married Carl F. Gruettert.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked as a secretary for National Mill. She was also a self-employed seamstress for many years and did alterations for Savoy Dress Shop.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Carl "Fred" Gruettert of Fort Wayne, IN; two sons, Michael L. (Michelle) Gruettert of Columbia City, IN and Robert H. (Diana) Gruettert of Fort Wayne, IN; granchildren, Clinton Gruettert; Katie (Frank) Reed; Jeffrey (Taylor) Gruettert; Alivia (Lane) Michel; Audrey (Andy) Jacquay; Cassie (Nick) Bowe; great-grandchildren, Finley and Hadley Reed.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Arcola, 12305 Arcola Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick's Arcola Cemetery in Fort Wayne, IN. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Homes - Covington Knolls 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Online guest book at www.domccombandsons.com
