A Grand Event

The Peter Gruber Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser event came and went; Raffle prizes and silent auction items poured in; donations flowed; 100 golfers played in the stifling humidity and heat; 160 friends came to dinner; Pete's inner posse came as well as all the UD friends from far and away; monies were tallied; thank you notes were written; the event raised over $19,000. That is a lot of Moeller education.

The first year scholarship recipient, Elliot Hidy, was awarded a continued scholarship for the 2010-2011 school year. His BIG heart and love of others reminds us of our Pete. The second scholarship winner was awarded as well from the St Gabriel class of 2010.

We weren't really ready to start this project this year but the Butz's, Piepmeier's, Scherzinger's and Dan Rodenfels asked us to begin the first annual golf outing. With their help, the idea was launched and a working committee formed. Mike Bolin and my sister Barb Kelly joined us as the planning proceeded.

We appreciate everyone's support and involvement with this fundraiser. We are thankful for the success and energy it brought forth.

We remain ever amazed at how many people's lives Pete touched, and how many people miss him as deeply as we do. It was good to see old faces and to know that Pete is not forgotten. And through the scholarship, his legacy will live on.

We love you Pete, forever, and miss you terribly.

Love and blessings to all,
Helene and Bob