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Home My WebLink About4-26-34Legacy GRABENBAUER / DALE GRABENBAUER a DALE E. GRABENBAUER Send Rh - Q Follow I Share J a _� Obituary Guest Book DALE GRABENBAUER Obituary Obituary published on Legacy.com by Strunk Funeral Homes and Crematory- Sebastian on Nov. 21, 2025. Dale Eugene Grabenbauer was born on November 12, 1928 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Frank and Ethel (Goodman) Grabenbauer, the second of four children. At that time, the Great Depression had decimated the American economy and Dale often recalled that it was a good thing that his parents had a garden and a few farm animals so that they never went hungry. He attended St. Mary's High School in Marshalltown and was a member of the Division 2 "Buzz Boys" basketball team that won the state championship in 1946. Dale was working for Borden Dairy, delivering milk from door to door, when he met his first wife, Beverly (Trimble). The couple married in 1955 and had six children, Timothy, Judy (Couch), Joseph, Annette (Ehardt), Kara, and Michael. The family moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1969, where Dale continued to work for Borden Dairy and later transferred to MacArthur Dairy. Dale and Beverly were married for twenty-one years. He developed a passion for raising rabbits and won "Best of Show" dozens of times with his Dutch and Californian rabbits. He was a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association for many years. Dale later raised chickens, pigeons and beef cattle at his beloved "J & D Ranch" in Fellsmere, Florida. Dale was a prolific letter writer and had many Letters to the Editor published in the TC Palm newspaper, on topics from politics, local eyesores, the virtues of chickens, and his favorite basketball star of all time, fellow Iowan Caitlin Clark. He married Eloise (Ellie) Yelton Hook in 1977 and had a happy thirty -eight -year marriage until her death in 201S. Dale met his third wife Judith (Judy) Maculiewicz Orr at St. Sebastian Church in 2017 at the age of 88 and the couple married in September 2017 right before hurricane Irma hit Florida. Dale was a devoted caregiver to Judy after she developed dementia and until she passed away in May 2023. Dale had the honor of being the longest attending communicant of St. Sebastian Church, where he attended daily mass for almost five decades. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. After church, he could be found at the McDonald's in Sebastian, entertaining an array of friends with his homespun wit and discussing current events. He spent the last few months of his life enjoying visits from all six of his children, grandchildren, step daughters, nephews, nieces. cousins, and a myriad of friends from all walks of life. He was especially grateful for his devoted church family and friends. Dale is survived by his children and their spouses Timothy and Diane of Vero Beach, Florida, Judy and Danny (Couch) of Azel, Texas, Joseph and Tracey of Norman, Oklahoma, Annette and Steve (Ehardt) of Norman, Oklahoma, Kara of Wendell, North Carolina, and Mike and Mimi of Norman, Oklahoma, and three stepdaughters, Nancy Wallace of Roanoke, Virginia, Jennifer Kozaczek of Micco, Florida, and Mary Hamilton of Sebastian, Florida. He also leaves behind his sister Janice (Driscoll) of Montana, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Sign DALE GRABENBAUER's Guest Book Add a C ... +(� 1 Entry GJudy Pendell -McKee November 25, 2025 My sincere condolences to your family. Our fathers met over an old tractor and were great friends. One of the last smiles that graced my Dad's face before he died was from me telling him what Mr. Dale was up to now. I imagine Ozzie and Mr. Dale keeping each other good company now. My prayers and best wishes, Judy Pendell -McKee e-0 Share How you can show support Name ncv, Unit L< Block " Lot Date of Mark -out Date of Burial Name of Furneral Home Authorized bye/� Funeral Director's Request to City of Sebastian for Burial Opening in Sebastian Municipal Cemetery Contact Information: City Clerk's Office Bridget Eakins City Hall, 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Phone (772) 388-8216 beakinsCa)dtvofsebastian.orF, Funeral Home: Strunk Address: 1623 n Central Ave. Sebastian Fl 32958 Phone: 772-589-1000 (Check) X Open Burial Lot Unit 4 Block 26 Lot 34 Open Cremains Lot Unit Block Lot Open Columbarium Niche Unit Block Niche Burial Date and Service Time: 11/25/2025 Deceased Name: Dale E. Grabenbauer Name and Signature of Lot Owner or Representative: (Must provide proper documentation of ownership) Print Name Signature Date Address Phone Number I certify that I have determined the ownership of the above -described site that all site fees and administrative fees have been paid and authorized opening of same. Name and Signature of Licensed Funeral Director: _Sandy ivlastrando -JdyManrenaG 11/21/2025 Print Name Signature Date I certify that I have checked the ownership information by viewing the owner's deed and confirming with Clerk's Office and that all fees have been paid: Cemetery Certification: /niery � �� Date This form is to be provided to Clerk's Office for permanent record upon completion. State of Florida, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics BURIAL TRANSIT PERMIT F OTIad TRACKING NUMBER: 2025210575 HEALTH DATE PRINTED: November 21, 2025 DECEDENT INFORMATION Name of Deceased DALE E GRABENBAUER AKA: DALE EUGENE GRABENBAUER Place of Death - County City, Town or Location INDIAN RIVER SEBASTIAN Name and Address of Funeral Home/Direct Disposal Establishment STRUNK FUNERAL HOME- SEBASTIAN F041870 1623 N CENTRAL AVE SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, 32958 Date of Death November 19, 2025 a Name of facility, or street address if not a facility 1416 TRADEWINDS WAY Fla. Lic. No./Reg. No. Phone Number F041870 (772)589-1000 Funeral Director/Direct Disposer Fla. Lic. No./Reg. No. SANDRA ASSUNTA MASTRANDO F764131 Medical Verification Statement Staff at the certifying physician's office, was contacted on 11/20/2026 by the funeral director listed above; he/she indicated that MICHAEL ANTHONY VENAZIO, certifying physician, will complete and sign the medical certification of cause of death within 72 hours. 2. BURIAL -TRANSIT PERMIT The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics hereby grants permission to dispose of this body in accordance with Chapter 382, Florida Statutes. Permit Number: 2025-FO41870-5164 -- Date issued: November 20, 2025 State Registrar 3. AUTHORIZATION for CREMATION, DISSECTION, BURIAL -AT -SEA, or HOSPITAL DISPOSITION Authorization given by Medical Examiner District Approval Number: 4. CEMETERY OR CREMATORY Place of Disposition: SEBASTIAN CEMETERY Method of Disposition: BURIAL Date of Disposition: EDRS maintains all statutorily required information regarding the death record and related burial transit permit, therefore, returning the permit to the county health department is no longer required. If the Place of Final Disposition wishes to retain the copy of the permit for their file they may do so. DH 326E, 10/12 64V-1.011, Flonda Administrative Code CITY OF SEBASTIAN 17757 �FIINANCE DEPARTMENT RECEIPT Name � A—rVLAV— ❑Cash Date � �� I nZQ�S JkCheck # ❑Credit I lJ� VY Amount Paid 001501 362150 Non -Taxable Rent 001001 220000 Security Deposit 001501 362100 Taxable Rent 001001 208001 Sales Tax 450010 369900 Airport Badge 450010 362521 AP Shade Hangar Rent 450001 208045 Airport Sales Tax 001501 347557 Community Center Revenue 001501 341920 General Fund Copies 001501 354100 Code Enforcement Fines 601010 343800 Cemetery Lot Sales 001501 343805 Cemetery Fees 480010 341920 Bldg Dept Copies �1 PD Shop with a Cop PD COPE PD Cadets PD SRT L /j�/JJ Total Paid Initials White - Dept. of Origin - Yellow - Finance Dpt. - Pink -Applicant Paid by CEMETERY Receipt No..... ....... Dated ..... 7(11/97 ............. Lots34 NO. 1 000.00 Block t List Price S ....... ,1 , O.. 00 Maximum No. Burial Spaces ............... • Unit 4 Q Q Net Paid $ .................. Monument permitted ....................... ` •' v v (Data above this line for City Record only) Tito of .0rhttstian 111589 Trutettry Berb NO. THIS INDENTURE MADE Tile ..14th ............. day of.....................Jlll................... A. D, 10.97., between the City of Sebastian, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida, as Grantor and ............................... DA le.. Grab.enbauer..andl.Or.. Elai se..Ho.ok..Grabenbauer.................... 542 Fleming Street ............................................. Sebast•ian,..FIor•ida••3.2858.................... :........................ of the County of .... IndiAq. R yi?x.................... seal state of ....... Flo.rlda................................... as Grantee, WITNESSETHs That the Grantor for and In consideration of the sum of $ ...... A,999. -.9Q ....... to it to hand paid, the receipt whereof Is herewith ao- knowledged, does by this instrument grant, bargain, sell, release, convey and confirm unto the Grantee , their heirs, legal representatives and assigns the following property situated in Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, to -wit: Allof Lot(sON 3 4 Block, 2 6 .... , UNIT . 4.......... , of Sebastian municipal cemetery as per Plat Number I thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, at page 65 of the public records in the office of the Clark of the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County of Florida; said land now lying and being in Indian River County, Florida To Have and to Hold the same forever; provided that said, property shall be used solely and exclusively for the interment of the human dead and shall be used, kept and maintained at all times in accordance with the rules and regulations, ordinances and resolutions of the City of Sebastian, Florida, hereto- fore, now and hereafter adopted or provided for the government and operation of said cemetery. The conditions, restrictions and requirements contained In this instrument shall be covenants running with the land. In the event of the failure of the owner of any property situated within said cemetery to ob- serve and comply with inch rules, regulations, resolutions and ordinances and the conditions of the dead of conveyance thereof then the title of such owner in and to said property shall terminate and the sane shall revert to the City of Sebastian, Florida IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said party of the first part has caused this instrument to be executed in its name and on its behalf by its Mayor and attested by its City Clerk and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed, the day and year first above written. CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Attest, ...... By ............. City Clerk Mayor Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the Presence oft STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER I HEREBY CERTIFY, That on this ....14t...............day of .............. July............................., 1097. before me personally appeared Walter B and Kathryn M. 0! Halloran respectively Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Sebastian, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Florida to me known to be the individuals and officers described in and who executed the foregoing conveyance to Dale Grabenbauer and/or Eloise Hook Granenbauer ....................................................................................................................................... ........................................................ and severally acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free act and deed as such officers, thereunto duly authorized; and that the Official seal of said corporation is duly affixed thereto, and the said conveyance is the act and deed of said corporation. WITNESS my signature and official seal at Sebastian, In the County of Indian Rlv Sate of Florida, the day and year last aforesaid. 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