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Bernard (Bernie) Grubler, Jr., 92, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 in his home. He was surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 12, 1930 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of the late Regina and Bernard Grubler senior of Wheeling.
Bernie was a 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School and University of Pittsburgh Dental School in 1960. He practiced dentistry in Wheeling alongside his brother Bill for 37 years.
He is survived by his loving children, Mrs. Timothy (Christine) Collins of Downingtown, PA, Mrs. James (Barbara)Reisinger of Wheeling, WV, Dr. Michael (Christine) Grubler, of Wheeling, WV, Mrs. John (Rose) Palmer of Wheeling, West Virginia, Mrs. Linda Perlozzo of Berlin, Maryland, Mr. David (Laura) Grubler, of Wheeling WV, Mrs. Louis (Rita) Sokos of Morgantown, WV, Mrs. David (Patricia) Criminski of Pickerington, OH, Dr. Joseph (Kristine) Grubler of Wheeling, WV., 27 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, as well as one anticipated arrival in 2023.
He is also survived by his sister, Rose Emma Fields of Westlake, OH, and his brother-in-law, Andrew and spouse, Diane (Nye) Emmerth, of Ponte Verdra, FL.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Rosamund (Emmerth), parents, Bernard J. and Regina (Eisenhauer) Grubler, brother and sister-in-law, William R. and Dorothy (Culley) Grubler, his sister and Brother-in-law Catherine (Grubler) Freismuth and Stanley Freismuth, and brother- in-law Raymond Fields. Also by his mother and father- in-law, Robert M. and Agnes (Keltus) Emmerth, brothers and sisters-in-law, James Cahoon and Helen (Emmerth) Cahoon, Robert Emmerth and Madge (McCarthy) Emmerth, ThomasEmmerth and Mary Kay (Beltz) Emmerth.
Dr. Bernie served as a Past President of the Wheeling District Dental Society. He was a faculty member at the then West Liberty State College in the School of Dental Hygiene. He received the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award for Outstanding Contributions to the art and science of Dentistry, an award given by West VirginiaUniversity. He also received the Robert B. Bridgeman Award in 2008 for Distinguished Dentists, an award given by his own colleagues of the West Virginia Dental Association. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus by Cathedral Parish School for contributions to church, community and society. In 2011, he was recognized by the Youth Services System of Wheeling, an organization that honors individuals for their service in the community, receiving the Champion of Health award for spearheading dental care for children and for everyone in our community. He received the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Alumni Association Achievement Award in April, 2011 for his outstanding contribution to organized dentistry, dental education testing and his numerous accomplishments in the state of West Virginia which have helped improve the dental profession.
Upon his retirement from private practice in June of 1997, Dr. Grubler was appointed by the Governor of West Virginia to service on the WV Board of Dental Examiners. He served on that board for 10 years, 2 of which as its President. The purpose of this board was to represent patients and the community to insure proper dental care and ethics. He also served on the Board of Directors of the 18th Street Center, an organization that was very dear to his heart.
Dr. Bernie once said he had three loves in his life . . . first was his God, second was his family and third were his patients.
Friends will be received on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church with Fr. Cabrita as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made payable to Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center, 125 18th Street, c/o Betty, Wheeling, WV 26003.