Columbus, NC - Ralph Oswald Grubel, 90, of Columbus, NC died December 2, 2011in St. Luke's Hospital. in Columbus, NC.Mr. Grubel was born in Paterson, NJ and was the son of the late Francis Oswald and Nellie Wisse Grubel and husband of the late Helen Teal Grubel who died in 2009. He was a Veteran having served in the US Army Aircorps; a Graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology Holboken, NJ and Chairman of Electronic Materials Committee of AIME He moved to Polk County in 1997. Mr. Grubel was an Eagle Scout, a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and was a member of Congregational Church of Christ Tryon, NC.Surviving are two daughters: Diana Burke of Ocala, FL. Wendy Sands( Rick ) of Amesbury, MA; one brother John C. " Jack" Grubel of Seminole, FL. Three grandchildren and seven great grandchildrenNo local services are planned.Memorials may be made to Congregational Church of Christ, 210 Melrose Ave. Tryon, NC 28782
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