Carl F. Grangruth
Carl Ferdinand Grangruth, 80, of Moose Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully, Friday, March 8, 2013, at his home. He was born April 22, 1932, in Baudette, Minn., to Herman and Lydia (Johnson) Grangruth. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army from March 1952 to March 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Carl was united in marriage to Beatrice Brigan on Feb. 2, 1985, in Cloquet. He was a life member of VFW Post #6206 of Menahga and VFW Post #3979 of Cloquet. Carl worked as a sandblaster and painter from coast to coast. He has worked in every state except Maine, Alaska and Hawaii. He retired from sandblasting in 1987 with siliceous and obstructive lung disease from sand, paint, chemicals, lead paint, etc. In later years, he built two new houses, remodeled five houses and a four-plex apartment building. Carl enjoyed working with wood and making furniture for his children and friends. In the winter months, Carl and Beatrice traveled to Arizona, California, Colorado and Florida. He loved deer hunting at his son's farm in Wadena, Minn., with his children and grandchildren. Carl especially liked visiting with his family and friends, playing cards and camping at Sturgeon Lake.
Carl Ferdinand Grangruth, 80, of Moose Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully, Friday, March 8, 2013, at his home. He was born April 22, 1932, in Baudette, Minn., to Herman and Lydia (Johnson) Grangruth. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army from March 1952 to March 1954 during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Marlys Baldwin on Feb. 23, 1957. This union was blessed with six children, three daughters and three sons. He was a life member of VFW Post #6206 of Menahga and VFW Post #3979 of Cloquet. Carl was united in marriage to his second wife, Beatrice Brigan, on Feb. 2, 1985, in Cloquet. Carl worked as a sandblaster and painter from coast to coast. He has worked in every state except Maine, Alaska and Hawaii. He retired from sandblasting in 1987 with siliceous and obstructive lung disease from sand, paint, chemicals, lead paint, etc. In later years, he built two new houses, remodeled five houses and a four-plex apartment building. Carl enjoyed working with wood and making furniture for his children and friends. In the winter months, Carl and Beatrice traveled to Arizona, California, Colorado and Florida. He loved deer hunting at his son's farm in Wadena, Minn., with his children and grandchildren. Carl especially liked visiting with his family and friends, playing cards and camping at Sturgeon Lake.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Erland, Armos, Clifford, Willmar and Roger; and sister, Virginia "Thelma" Warren.
Carl is survived by his first wife of 28 years, Marlys, and their children, Carleen (Marty) Prachar of Palm Coast, Fla., Rory (Michelle) Grangruth of Wadena, Kelly Grangruth of Mora, Minn., Lorne Grangruth of Panama City, Fla., Linda Grangruth of Scanlon, Minn., and Marleen (Paul) Dyrdahl of Oldham, S.D.; his second wife of 28 years, Beatrice Grangruth of Moose Lake; step-sons, Steve Carlson and Brian (Kamee) Carlson, both of Cloquet, Minn.; step-daughters, Leona (Ron) Carlson of Cloquet and Sherry Carlson Grangruth of Paynesville, Minn.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Theresa (Kenneth) Hill of Menahga, Minn., Vida Lukkanen of Alexandria, Minn., and Martha Nelson of Cloquet; brother, Bill (Janis) Grangruth of Cloquet; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Carl will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather (Papa), and friend by all who really knew him.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 12, from noon until the 1 p.m. service in Evangelical Covenant Church, Moose Lake. Interment will take place at 4 p.m. in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cloquet.
Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake. To sign the guest book online, go to www.hhkfuneralhome.com.
March 14, 2013 ~ Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.
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