Carl W. Grabigel
Purple Heart recipient, GE retiree like to golf, bowl
Carl W. Grabigel, a resident for the past 7 years of 719 Tidball Ave., Grove City
passed away at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in Grove City Medical Center, Pine Township, after an extended illness. He
was 78.
Mr. Grabigel was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Etna, Allegheny Counnty, to Charles H. and
Marie Pletcher Grabigel.
He attend Grove City schools and retired in 1992 from General Electric Corp., Grove
City, where he was a welder for 21 years. Carl was formerly employed by Five Filer Brothers, Grove City.
An Army veteran, he served inthe Korean conflict, recieving a Purple Heart in 1951.
Carl was an avid golfer and bowler and belonged to serveral golf leagues throughout
his lifetime in Grove City, Harrisville, and Slippery Rock areas.
He was of the Protestant faith and was a former member of the Grove City Jaycees.
Carl enjoyed spending time with his family.
His wife, the former Evelyn M. Oakes, whom he married June 25, 1955, survives at
home.
Also surviving are: a son, Gerald W. Grabigel and his wife, Virginia, Mercer; a
daughter, Erin K. Oakes a daughter, Erin K. Oakes and her husband Ronald B., Greenville; two grandchildren, Kyle and Abby
Grabigel; a sister, Rose Marie Gordon, Grove City; and two brothers, Howard H. Grabigel and his wife Clara, Grove City; and
Charles H. Grabigel Jr. and his wife Joann, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
GRABIGEL
Carl W., 78, of 719 Tidball Ave., Grove City
Calling Hours
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (12-7-07) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc.
306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service
Funeral services at 3 p.m. Saturday (12-8-07) in the funeral home with the Rev. Kent
Bell, pastor of the Bethel Life Worship Center, Greenville, officiating.
Interment
Following services at North Liberty Cemetery.
