Floyd R. Grunden
Born: Tue May 30, 1939
Died: Fri Jul 6, 2012
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Fri Jul 13, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Sat Jul 14, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
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Floyd R. “Grumpy” Grunden, 73, of Indianapolis was surrounded by his loved ones when the Lord welcomed him home on July 6, 2012. He was born May 30, 1939 in New Castle to the late Paul Grunden and Netta Clark Reed. He was an Air Force Veteran and was employed 32 years for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy retiring in 1997. He also worked security at Southport High School. He was past president of Deputy Sheriff’s Fraternal Order. His survivors are his wife of 31 years Melva Rich Grunden; daughters Kathie McCloskey of Avon, Dana Fraley of Indianapolis and Corie (Marc) Lundy of Indianapolis; son Michael (Charlene) Sweeney of Indianapolis; grandchildren Sara (Rob)Bilbrey, Indianapolis, Emily (Kevin) Scott, Indianapolis, Ben Lundy, Indianapolis, Matt McCloskey, Avon, Conner McCloskey, Avon, James Sweeney, Indianapolis, Joseph Sweeney, Indianapolis, Lindsey Fraley, Indianapolis and Jeremy Hoss, Indianapolis and sister Sandra Holland of Indianapolis. His services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14 at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center with visitation 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 13 at the mortuary.
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Dennis Hammer
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Posted Wed July 11, 2012
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I always enjoyed working with Grumpy whether it was on the road, at a DSFO meeting, or watching the smiling faces of the many children that were helped by the Shop With A Deputy and Deputy Duffels programs that he oeversaw through his years of dedication to the Deputy Sheriff's Fraternal Organization. Rest well friend you have doen more than your share.
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Mike Hornbrook
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Posted Wed July 11, 2012
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Mel, I am so sorry to hear of Grumpy''s passing. I cannot recall the number of hours that we spent together at DSFO, let alone on the road together. At least he is resting in peace. May God be with you during this trying times!!
Mike
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Virgil Vandagriff
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Posted Wed July 11, 2012
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We worked together over the years at MCSD. As the years go by friends are moving on to a place of pease were police and Sheriff Deputies are not needed. That does not make it easy for the family to say goodby. Let your tears of sadness dry knowing that we will all be together in pease and joy.
May God be with you during this time of sorrow.
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CURT & JAN ROMERIL
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Posted Wed July 11, 2012
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CURT AND I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT "GRUMPY" THE NAME WE ALWAYS CALLED HIM, EVEN ON DUTY (BUT NOT IN THE PRESENCE OF CITIZENS). SGT. GRUNDEN COVERED MOST OF MY ON-DUTY-ACCIDENTS AND HE WAS ALWAYS PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE IN MY RECUPERATION TIME.
CURT AND I HAD THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR HIM BOTH AS A SGT AND AS AN INDIVIDUAL. BECAUSE WE RESIDE IN FLORIDA, WE WILL BE UNABLE TO COME TO HIS FUNERAL, BUT WILL BE THINKING OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
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Beth Dorsey
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Posted Thu July 12, 2012
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I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
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David P Maloney
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Posted Thu July 12, 2012
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I am truely sadden to hear of the passing of Sgt Grunden. I have fond memories of him the years I dispatched him at the Marion County Sheriff''''s Department. My best and Prayers go to his family.
David P Maloney
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Pam Cunningham
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Posted Thu July 12, 2012
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Mel,
I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. I cannot imagine how difficult it is for all of you right now. For a couple to be married for 31 years is a rare gift. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Pam Cunningham (Fellow Ayr-Way/Target employee)
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Pam Cunningham
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Posted Thu July 12, 2012
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Mel,
I''m so sorry for you and your family''s loss. I cannot imagine how difficult it is for all of you right now. For a couple to be married for 31 years is a rare gift. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Pam Cunningham (Fellow Ayr-Way/Target employee)
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Tom Clark
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Posted Sun July 15, 2012
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Floyd was a man of few words. A dry sense of humor but he cared about the people he worked with and his friends. I appreciated the direction and sometimes the ass chewing I got from him. He always meant well. I especially appreciated the time he spent with my oldest son Matt. He would take him to outings and spend time with him like he was his own son. I know my son is a better man knowing "Grumpy" and I know he's in a better place without pain.
God Bless sir.
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Submitted by Dennis Hammer on Wed July 11, 2012
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Ray doing one of the things he really loved, working with the Sheriff Department and Meijer’s to make Christmas a little better for some of the less fortunate children of Marion County through the Deputy Sheriff’s Fraternal Organization’s Shop With A deputy program.
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