David Allen Grunig

David “Dave” Allen Grunig January 16, 1945 – August 28, 2025 David “Dave” Allen Grunig passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy Tisthammer Grunig; his son, Brad Grunig and his wife Melissa; his two daughters, Laura Wallace and her husband Bryant, and Kathy Carter and her husband Chris; eight grandchildren, Ross Grunig, Shelby Grunig, Jaxson Grunig, Emily Wallace Pulliam and her husband Stephen, Austin Wallace, Katlyn Carter French and her husband Peyton, Christian Carter, Caden Carter; his three great-grandchildren, Parker French, Juliet French, and Franki Love French; along with his two brothers, Ron Grunig and Jim Grunig and his wife Lauri; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loved ones. He was born and raised on a farm in Storm Lake, Iowa, the youngest son of Roy and Gladys Grunig. Dave and Nancy were high school sweethearts and were a wonderful example of a loving, devoted marriage. He patiently taught his children so many things and always supported them in everything they did. He was the best husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa in the world. He had many passions, including his family, church, sports, the Braves, golf, a good card game, wood working, his yard and flowers, animals, ancestry, time with friends and many other things. He often coached children’s sports teams and was on the board of the Salvation Army. Dave was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Laurel, then later at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hattiesburg. He was a man of faith who loved God, his family and others well and was always a calming influence wherever he was. He was honest, loyal, a spiritual leader, wise and compassionate, yet stern when needed. Dave earned his college degree from Iowa State University in 1967. He began his career at Delco-Remy/Delphi Automotive in Anderson, IN, and moved with the company to start the plant in Laurel, MS. He spent his entire career with the company, and retired as the Plant Manager. His life was a life well lived, and he was loved and respected. Visitation will be at noon on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Memory Chapel in Laurel, MS. Pallbearers are Ross Grunig, Christian Carter, Caden Carter, Chris Carter, Bryant Wallace and Peyton French. Honorary pallbearers are Austin Wallace and Jaxson Grunig. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.memorychapellaurel.com

David Allen Grunig

January 16, 1945 - August 28, 2025