Walter George Grueb, 90, life-long rancher of Meade County, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2013, at Rapid City Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Walt was born April 26, 1923 to George Walter and Weta (Rosser) Grueb. With assistance from a midwife, he was born on the prairie near Bixby, SD. Walter grew up on the Grueb Ranch near Imogene and attended rural grade school and graduated from Bison High School in 1940. After high school, he went to work for Hans Thinglestad, first herding sheep and later farming. Walt was drafted into the army in 1945.

In the spring of 1945, Walt met Mathilda Anna Moelter and on October 6th of that year, they married. Walt became a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church when they married. From this union, five children were born: Linda, Herbert, Rodnee, Irma, and Larry.

In 1965, Walt purchased one of Han's places on which he and Tilly have since resided. Walt loved working on the ranch, taking care of his cattle, and he especially loved combining and driving his tractor, putting up hay and anything else involving driving tractors.

Walt is survived by his wife, Tilly, Faith; his five children, Linda (Wayne) Lensegrav of Sturgis, Herb (Marcia) Grueb of Black Hawk, Rod (Tawana) Grueb of Onida, Irma (Kevin) Fees of Hot Springs, and Larry (Beth Ann) Grueb of Faith; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Neil Quinn; and daughter-in-law, Debbie (Bakeberg) Grueb.

A rosary will be held Monday, July 1st at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith.

Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith with Father Jim Hoerter. Burial will be 3 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard.

A memorial has been established to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

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