Viola Gruber passed on October 17, 2020, at her home, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on the home farm in Roxbury on September 1, 1925, a daughter of the late Andrew and Claudia Schwartz.  She married Harold Gruber on November 4, 1943. Harold preceded her in death on February 28, 1989.  For many years they farmed in the Township of Prairie du Sac.  They were known for having a pumpkin patch and Viola was locally nicknamed the 'pumpkin lady'.  Recently Viola was vacationing in Fort Myers, FL and an individual recognized her and had fond memories of visiting her farm to get pumpkins.  She greeted people with a smile and was loyal to her friends and family. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and was an active church member.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Gruber (Mike Noskowiak), four grandchildren, Kimberly Fehrman, Chris 'Tiger' Fehrman  (Amy Yanke), Melissa (Mike) Selby of Decatur, GA and Nicholle Fehrman (Craig Hulburt) of Milwaukee.  She is further survived by four sisters, Arlene Williams, Caroline (Bud) Ederer, Ella Akins, and Dorothy (Clarence) Mougin; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Schwartz, MaryAnn Schwartz and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to  her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lawrence and Harold Schwartz, sisters, Armella Meffert, Laura Endres and infant sister Loraine.

A visitation will be from 9:30-10:45 Friday, October 23 at Hooverson Funeral Home with the funeral mass taking place at 11 at St. Norbert's Parish in Roxbury, with Father Jerry Zhanay officiating. Interment will follow the service at St. Norbert's Cemetery.

Loving and merciful God, we entrust our sister to your mercy.

You loved her greatly in this life; now that she is freed from all its cares, give her happiness and peace forever.

The old order has passed away; welcome her now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow,

No more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus, your Son, and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.

Amen.