Bonham, Texas -- Memorial services for John Steven Gruben, 66, of Bonham, Texas will be at the Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, Texas at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2017. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Jered Hudson will officiate. Mr. Gruben passed away peacefully on September 5, 2017 at his home in Bonham, Texas.
He was born on October 24, 1950 in Crosbyton, Texas. John was the son of Matthews and Jeanne (Anderson) Gruben. He was self-employed as a ceramic tile contractor and took pride in his craft. He was a man of many talents. He built a beautiful home for his family, a workshop where he built furniture and if you knew him you would probably have a “wire man” on your car. John married JoAnn Karseno on December 30, 1977. He was a member of the 7th and Main Baptist Church.
John Gruben is survived by his wife JoAnn (Karseno) Gruben; daughter Lisa Seigler and husband Adam; brother, Matthews Gruben and wife Kathleen. He is preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Fannin County Children’s Center in honor of John Gruben 112 W. 5th Street Bonham, TX 75418.
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