Dewayne

Grunden

DeWayne J. Grunden age 72 died Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home.

He was born September 3, 1944 in Paulding, the son of the late James and Anna (Miller) Grunden. On February 18, 1995 he married Lori Harbert, who survives.  He was a retired  self-employed carpenter.

He is also survived by his children: Penny Rachel, Dawn (Danny) Gordon, Wanda (Doug) Wooster, Mary Ann (Earl) McKenzie, DeWayne Grunden II, and Michael Grunden; stepchildren: Nicole (Kyle) Oberlin, Ryan (Karey) Helle and Dustin Helle; 37 grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings:  Elwood Grunden and Sandra Hirsch.

He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica, and siblings: Madalene Rumsey, Linda Tolentino, Imogene Hirsch, Bob Grunden, and James Grunden.

Funeral services will be conducted 7 PM Wednesday, May 24 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Michael Snyder officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 Noon until time of services.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the family C/O Lori Grunden.