Grube, Cary Michael

Cary Michael Grube

May 17, 1963 - Oct. 26, 2008

CAYUGA, Ind. — Cary Michael Grube, 45, of rural Cayuga, passed away at 8 p.m. EDT Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at his residence.

He was born May 17, 1963, in Indianapolis, the son of Michael and Kathryn Brown Grube.

Survivors include his children: Brittany Grube of Indianapolis, Brandon Grube, Garrett Grube, Sierra Grube and Katie Grube, all of Cayuga; his parents of Newport; two sisters, Susan Grube of Las Vegas, Nev., and Cindy (Carlo) Mandolini of Perrysville; one niece, Carley Grube; four nephews, Marco Mandolini, Nicoli Mandolini, Rico Mandolini and William Grube.

Cary was a self-employed truck driver. He was a 1981 graduate of North Vermillion High School. He was a former contractor in Florida. Cary enjoyed farming, scuba diving, hunting, camping, fishing, reading and NASCAR, especially car #31 (Jeff Burton). Cary enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a very devoted father and loved his kids very much. He enjoyed taking them on trips throughout the United States.

Funeral services: 11 a.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga; Cremation to follow; Officiating: Rev. Andy Spencer; Burial of cremains will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Greenwood at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to a fund for his children at the First Financial Bank of Newport, P.O. Box 129, Newport, IN 47966-0129 or to the Sierra Club Outings, 85 Second Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Condolences: www.deverterfuneral home.com.