Elroy (Roy) Gruetzmacher went to his heavenly home July 13, 2018 at Circle of Life Hospice care at Springdale, Arkansas. Roy was the son of Ervin and Anna Gruetzmacher of Pine River. He married Phyllis Pick in May 1952, whom survives. He is also survived by daughter Sharon and son Randy(Barbara) Gruetzmacher, two granddaughters Pamela(Adam) Greenlee, Jennifer (Nathan) Frazier and one sister Rosalie Sprafke.
Roy was proceeded in death by his parents,his brothers Alvin and Clarence. And his sisters Lorinda and Ruth. There was a private viewing and burial at Veteran’s National Cementry at Fayetteville,Arkansas.
A memorial celebration of life will be held at 10 am July 26 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bentonville, AR.
He requested no flowers. Any donations may be made to Christ the King Churchs’ food pantry or any other charity.