Another Summer Over

The now dreaded season of our life is over for this year. Summer began with another successful Pete Gruber Memorial fundraiser on Memorial Day weekend. 80+ golfers and 169 diners came together to honor and remember Pete. It was a beautiful sunny day which turned into a glorious evening of friendship, reminiscing and comfort. The young families are growing and we enjoyed watching the little ones run around the putting green in bare feet, screaming sheer joy. Domenic Ceccoli, proud Pete Gruber scholar #2, attended the event with his mother and served a role as MC of silent auction and awards. Way to go Domenic; on his way to developing a similar Pete style humor and good nature.

This year's scholar (#3) was awarded to Logan Sheets in May. A kind and sweet young man on his path to becoming a great Man of Moeller. We are encouraged by all three scholars zest for life and their caring manner.

The year of the 30 something's began as Pete's friends slowly turn that prime age. We appreciate taking part in the celebrations of this passage in their life.

Summer finished with Paul returning home safely from medical mission in Thailand. And we await the birth of Mark's firstborn- (Pete's best childhood friend). Life comes full circle and we rejoice in staying connected and a part of Pete's friends.

Love to our Peter. We miss you everyday and more. We hope you and Grandma are enjoying the second celebration today of her re-birthday in heaven.

Love, Mom
xoxo

Kurt Oblinger Heavenly Reunion

The sad news reached us last evening of the passing of Kurt Oblinger. A great young man with a heart of gold. It was Kurt who arrived on our doorstep that morning in May to help Paul, Bob and I with our grief. He understood all too well the loss of a brother and the grief of parents in their state of shock. He knew from his own experience with the loss of his brother Keith 2 years before, what to do and say to us.

I remember he asked where to find pictures and he put together a wonderful gift - the slide shows of Pete's life (see on the website here). He made copies of the video for all of us and organized the viewing at Pete's celebration of life and the website. A very kind, thoughtful and methodical gift from a man with a heart of gold.

Over the past three years, Kurt would drop into our lives with a loving nudge and make sure Paul was okay. His quiet nature and good humor was always a welcome respite.

When the news reached us last evening of Kurt's death, I had a great sense of a fabulous re-union taking place in heaven between brothers Kurt and Keith. And in the joy of that moment, I know Pete was there to join in the festivities and exclaim a party event in Kurt's honor. I am sure the celebration is still going strong.

I thank my God for Kurt; the man he was and the compassionate heart he shared with us all. While his own heart and donor heart gave out by 26 years of age, his courage and love last forever in those lives he touched. God bless Kurt.

Helene

happy birthday!

happy belated birthday pete...miss you every day. love you!

Happy Birthday Pete!!

Miss you buddy. Love you

Birthday Remembrance

Thinking of you today Pete and carrying you in our hearts.

Love,
Mom, Dad, and Paul
xxoo

2nd Annual Pete Gruber Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing

The place to be on Sunday May 29, 2011 is Glenview Golf Course.

$125 player fee includes 18 holes of golf, prizes, lunch and buffet dinner.
$25 dinner fee for additional guests.

Dinner will take place in the club room at Glenview, immediately following the outing.

Watch for more details; flyers and sign up information is forthcoming. New players welcomed!