JEFFREY P. GRUNKE

JEFFREY P. GRUNKE

July 21, 1957-February 8, 2026

Jeffrey P. Grunke, age 68, of St. Cloud, MN formerly of Franklin, MN passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at The Gardens of Foley in Foley, MN.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held with interment in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Cairo Township, Renville County, MN. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Thursday, May 7, 2026, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Paul Grunke was born on July 21, 1957, in Sleepy Eye, MN. He was the son of LeRoy and Evelyn (Kern) Grunke. Jeff was baptized as an infant on August 6, 1957, and later was confirmed in his faith in 1972, both at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax, MN. He received his education in Franklin. Jeff grew up in Franklin and later in St. Cloud.

Jeff worked in maintenance at the Cash Wise and Menards stores in St. Cloud. He enjoyed fishing and riding his bike.

Blessed be his memory.

Jeff is survived by his sisters, Linda Hilgert and her husband, Larry of Bird Island, MN, Brenda Severson and her husband, Jan of St. Paul, MN, Cindy Mumme and her husband, Dave of Redwood Falls, MN, Deb Rooney and her husband, Roger of Cottage Grove, MN, aunt Luella Kern of Richfield, MN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Evelyn Grunke; brother, Randy Grunke and his wife, Judy; nephew-in-law, Al Ahrens.

Arrangements by Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, MN. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com