Lawrence Gruman, "Larry", age 86, of West Bend passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 6th, 2019. Lawrence was born in Cavour on April 7, 1932. He graduated from Laona High School in 1949. Lawrence served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Karen Flannery on August 2, 1952. Together, they raised their 5 children in Brookfield. Karen preceded Lawrence in death on April 18th, 1996. Lawrence married Mary Keller on February 14, 1999 and the two spent 20 loving years of life together. Lawrence founded Gruman Construction, Inc. of New Berlin in 1966, where he worked with his four sons until retirement. He had a love for masonry work, as well as building and flipping houses. When not busy running his business, Lawrence devoted his free time to watching the Milwaukee Brewers, golfing, and playing cards. Upon retirement, Lawrence split his time relaxing at his Arizona home in Sun City West and on the lake at his Eagle River cabin. A devoted father and "Papa" to his grandkids, a perfect day was spent up north, challenging his family members in Rummikub or cribbage.

Lawrence is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Gruman; parents: Ada and Frederick Gruman; Siblings: Robert, Phillip, James, Norbert, Donald, Marguerite Colburn, Gertrude Hanson, Judy, and Sally Remke and Step-Son Mike Keller. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gruman of West Bend; Sons: David (Tammy) of Dover, Tenn., Joel (Sharon) of Delafield, Robert (Makela) of Sugar Hill, Ga., Thomas (Gail) of Brookfield; Daughter: Tricia Muesbeck (Dale) of Sun Prairie; Step Daughters: Kathy Tiefenthaler (Tim) of Brookfield, Connie Tarbah (Hasan) of West Bend; Grandkids: Heather Kohls (Matt), Kristina Laurishke (Will), Andrew Gruman, T.J. Gruman (Mackenzie), Marlayna Gruman, Josh Muesbeck, Kyle Gruman, Jessica Muesbeck, Anna DuBois (Chris), Emily Gruman, Jennifer Gruman, Vanessa Gruman, and Samantha Gruman; Step-Grandchildren: Nadia Ramadan (Tariq), Jay Tarbah, Kyle Tiefenthaler, Adam Tarbah and Great Grandchildren: Tierra Laurishke, Dwight Laurishke, Mason DuBois, Carlos Laurishke, Faith Laurishke, and Jolie DuBois.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK - CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES 13235 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. Services will conclude with a "celebration of life" luncheon.

The family would like to thank the nurses who provided at home care to Lawrence, as well as the staff at Kathy's Place for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kathy's Place appreciated, 3232 Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend, WI 53095.