Lucile M. Grunig

Lucile M. Grunig, 87, of Fond du Lac, passed on to eternal life on August 24, 2008, at Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac.She was born on June 2, 1921, in Fond du Lac, a daughter of Paul W. and Minnie Guse Breitengross. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1939.On October 8, 1949, Lucile married Arthur Grunig at Church of Peace, Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on September 7, 1975.Lucile began working at Tolibia Cheese Factory after graduation. She was supervisor of the packing room and later served as a laboratory assistant. It was at Tolibia where she met Arthur.Lucile went on to work at Zwicky’s Grocery Store, First Wisconsin Bank, WFON radio station as “Lucy” of Air Exchange, and at Remington’s Store.Lucile was a member of Church of Peace for over 50 years. She taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and working on a variety of crafts. She traveled with her husband to Europe three times to visit his homeland of Switzerland.Survivors include a daughter, Lea (Brian) O’Day of New Berlin; a son-in-law, Gary Bilke of Brandon; five grandchildren: Kimberly (Khalfan) Lyimo of Washington, D.C., Brian (Michelle) Bilke of Reedsburg, Matthew (fiancée Kristen Potratz) Bilke of Manitowoc, Molly O’Day and Colin O’Day of New Berlin; two great-grandchildren: Kelly and Adam Lyimo. She is further survived by a brother, Ralph (Lucille) Breitengross of Fond du Lac; a step-granddaughter, Maureen (Carmen) Christman; four step-grandchildren: Peggy (Brad) Kuhn, Pam (Andy) Zipperer, Paul (Shelly) Christman, and Cindy (Troy) Schultz; eight step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Paulette Bilke; two stepsons: Oswald Grunig and Albert Grunig; a stepdaughter, Tina (Roland) Heder; two brothers: Arthur (Eleanor) Breitengross and Leo Breitengross; a nephew, Don Breitengross; and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law from Art’s family in Switzerland.Visitation for Lucile will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac.Her funeral service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory with the Rev. Jennifer C.M. Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Estabrooks Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope.

Lucile M. Grunig

June 2, 1921 - August 27, 2008