Obituary of Daniel Paul Grambush

Daniel Paul Grambush, 84, of Duluth, passed away in the company of his family Thursday, December 25, in St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. Dan was born January 31, 1930, in Minneapolis to Leo and Ella Grambush. After graduating from Anoka High School in 1948, he entered the Navy. Dan worked as an Air Traffic Controller for 32 years until his retirement in 1980. Dan was very active in the Masonic fraternity and was a member of Glen Avon lodge for 40 years. He was honored with its Hiram Award for his service. He was a past presiding officer of the four York Rite bodies and was honored with the designation of Knight of the York Cross of Honor. He served as the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Minnesota in 2002. He twice served as Grand Royal Patron of the Order of Amaranth. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and several other Masonic related organizations, serving as secretary for several of them. Dan was very enthusiastic about all aspects of aviation and was active in the Duluth Chapter 272 of the Experimental Aircraft Association serving as its Vice President. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Harriet, sons Eric (Mary), Michael, daughter Lisa, grandchildren Aaron, Austin, and Katrina, brothers Vernon (Lorraine), John (Joyce) and extended family. VISITATION: A gathering of friends and relatives will be held at the Masonic Center of Duluth, 4 West 2nd Street, Duluth, on Friday, January 9th at 6 pm, with a Masonic service at 7 pm by Glen Avon Lodge. A remembrance service honoring Dan’s life will be held at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, Superior, on Saturday, January 10th, at 2 pm, visitation with family at 1 pm.