DAVID HARRY GREBIN

June 28, 1932 — September 6, 2021

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SPARTA - David Harry Grebin, 89, of Sparta, WI, passed away peacefully at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta on Monday, September 6, 2021. 

   David was born June 28, 1932, to Henry David and Ruth (Kingsland) Grebin, in Minnesota. After high school he enlisted in the US Marines.

   On October 8, 1955, he married his best friend, Jerroldine Fay Ostrander. They were married in her mom’s home in Plainfield, WI. 

   David was a hard worker and worked at Oscar Myer where he was a meat cutter for 27 years.  During this time, he also began farming.  He loved farming and at one time had 100 goats, 132 milking cows, chickens, turkey and even a few chinchillas.  He was very proud of his father-son and four daughter farming operation.  He and Jerroldine retired on the same day and were looking forward to many years of retirement fun together.

   David raised his family in a Christian home, which was very important to him.  He also instilled a strong work ethic into his children and taught this to them by example.

   David is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jerroldine; son, Henry and his wife Vicky Grebin, four daughters, Susan “Susie” Grebin, Wanda Harmon, Violita Grebin, and Mary Scott; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, with #7 on the way; along with many other relatives and friends.

   David was preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel Paul Grebin; his parents; one granddaughter, Melissa Jean; and a very special aunt Tessa.

   Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Sparta. Pastor Mike Ohman will officiate. 

   Family and friends are invited for visitation on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial with full military honors will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021, 1:00 p.m. in the Highland Memory Garden Cemetery #522, 3054 County RD BB, Madison, WI 53718.

   The Torkelson Funeral Home of Sparta is assisting the family with arrangements.

   Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.

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DAVID HARRY GREBIN