Charles “Chuck” E. Gruman, age 71, of Hannaford, ND died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at his home.

Chuck was born to the late Joseph and Rose (Fiebiger) Gruman on April 29, 1937. He graduated from Hannaford High School and entered the United States Army and was honorably discharged. While farming he attended North Dakota State University where he received a Bachelor degree in Agriculture Economics. He married Carmen (Johnson) Gruman in 1968. Carmen passed away in 1978. He then married Denise (Triebold) Gruman in 1989.

Chuck enjoyed making and designing things around the farm. He served on the North Dakota Barley Council from 1991 – 1997. He was member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in rural Dazey and served on St. Mary’s cemetery board. Chuck enjoyed spending time with his family and visiting with friends.

Charles is survived by his wife Denise of Hannaford, ND; 4 daughters, Sue (Karl) Kraft of Minnesota, Audra (Steven) Coppa of Colorado, Karla (Rob) Rippchen of Iowa, and Katherine Gruman of Hannaford, ND; son, Mark Gruman of Minnesota; he is also survived by six grandsons, Michael Kraft, Nathan Kraft, Joseph Coppa, Nicholas Coppa, Brett Rippchen and Jack Rippchen; 4 brothers, Robert (Mary) Gruman of South Dakota, Jerry (Glenna) Gruman of Hannaford, ND, Larry (Pam) Gruman of Hannaford, ND, and Allen Gruman of Cooperstown, ND.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and wife Carmen.

Funeral services for Charles will be Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Dazey, ND. Officiating will be Father Steven Meyer and Father Matthew Attansey. Casketbearers will be Josh Abraham, Eric Broten, Troy Haugen, Brad Guler, Gene Amann, Jim Broten and Allen Eslinger. Honorary casketbearers will be Michael Kraft, Nathan Kraft, Joseph Coppa, Nicholas Coppa, Brett Rippchen and Jack Rippchen. Organist will be Cheryl Weller. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mervin J. Armstrong American Legion Post #113. Soloist will be Kathy Soma-Gawronski. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 2 PM to 5 PM in the Cooperstown Funeral Chapel followed by a Prayer service at 7:00 PM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church of rural Dazey, ND. Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements with the Cooperstown Funeral Chapel.