Howard Gribnau — In Loving Memory

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Howard Max Gribnau, 86 of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Cypress Glenn East in Port Arthur, Texas.

Funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Friday, December 26, 2008 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland with Deacon Dallas Broussard and Reverend Frances Schroeder officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm prior to the funeral on Friday at Broussard’s Chapel in Nederland. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

A native of Utica, New York, Howard has lived in the area for the past 66 years. He was retired from Pure Oil as an accountant and served in the Army, Naval Reserve and the National Guard.

Surviving Mr. Gribnau is his wife, Lorine R. Gribnau of Nederland; daughter, Ruth Perryman and husband Walter of Nederland; sons, Donald Gribnau and wife Julia, Ronnie Gribnau and wife Barbara, and Robert A. Gribnau, all of Nederland; seven grandchildren, Brad and Brandon Perryman, Jeremy and Jeffrey Gribnau, Kyle and Donny Gribnau and Amy Austin; five great grandchildren, Brooke, Bailey and Brice Perryman, Alexandra Perryman and Annelise Gribnau; brothers Ralph Gribnau and Bob Gribnau and his wife Monica all of Utica, New York and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Services

Visitation

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

October 26, 2008

10:30-12:30 PM

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Funeral Service

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Nederland Ave

Nederland, TX 77627

December 26, 2008

1:00 PM

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Interment

Greenlawn Memorial Park

3900 Twin City Highway

Groves, TX 77619

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Condolences (8)

SSG. Russell F. Gribnau Syracuse, NY December 28, 2008

Always looked at my uncle Howie as a guy who seemed to never be mad, always in a good mood and caring. When I first joined the Army I had to choose what branch of service to join and my decision came from following my Uncle Howie and my Father's footsteps joining the Army since I heard stories of how my Uncle Howie bravely and honorably served during WWII. I wanted to be another Gribnau to serve in combat and the thought that kept me going was to make my family proud and keep our family service to this nation going.
I have started a wall at home with pictures of all our family members who served in the military and I have quite a few of Uncle Howie. When I have kids someday and they ask about the pictures I will tell them that these are pictures of great men in our family that have served our nation so others could be safe and your Uncle Howie was one of these great men who will never be forgotten and that we should all be grateful to him. Before he was my Uncle he was a hero and I am very proud of that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will miss you but will never forget you Uncle Howie. Love, Russell

Melissa & Charles Hamm Spring, TX December 26, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Chris and Ann Zogby Alexandria, VA December 26, 2008

Uncle Howie was such a kind, warm and wonderful Uncle. We only have the greatest memories of him and the times spent together.

His twinkling eyes, huge smile and great sense of humor will be missed by everyone. We were truly blessed to have had such a wonderful Uncle.

Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

All of our love:

Ann and Chris Zogby