Milford Frederick Gruno, Jr.

Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 10, 2018 at his home. He was 55 years old. Milford Frederick Gruno, Jr. was born on August 26, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Milford "Butch" and Sarah (Maynard) Gruno. He attended Birch Run High School. Butch then attended trade school to obtain his journeymans card as a carpenter. He married Michelle Fulgencio on April 11, 1980 in Birch Run; she survives him. Butch was employed by Schumacher Construction as a journeyman carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, working and tinkering on cars. Butch had the mind of an engineer; he could fix anything and take things apart and put them back together. Above all, he loved his family, but especially cherished the time spent with his uncle Jack racing hound dogs. He will forever be remembered for his selflessness to everyone and for his strength and resilience. Surviving are a son, Milford F. Gruno, III of Pennsylvania; a daughter, Trish Gruno of Massillon, OH; three grandchildren, Caitlin Lynch, Gabrielle Gruno and James Gruno; and two brothers, Thomas (Kim) Gruno of Birch Run and Gerald Gruno of Massillon, OH. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, cousins, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Jason M. Gruno. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Rev. Daniel Steepe will officiate. Honoring Butchs wishes cremation will follow the service. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Gruno Family c/o Thomas Gruno. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603