Robert Peter Gruber

Robert Peter Gruber, age 95, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on October 23, 2026.

Mr. Gruber was born on December 29, 1930, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, son of the late Anton Michael Gruber and Rose Mary (Stanke) Gruber.

Robert served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as a Plant Manager in tool manufacturing.

He is survived by his wife, Eugenia Gruber; children, Anthony Gruber, Donald Gruber (Becky), Joseph Gruber (Dawn), Edward Gruber, Deborah Siltala (Mike), Joan Brevitz (Larry), Marianne Frost (Steven), Annette Wilder; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; sisters, Rosemary Capodarco and Diane Gruber.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Gribben (Jim); great grandson, Alex Siltala; sister, Elizabeth Johnson.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi at a later date.

Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.