Harry Wilson Grunden Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Harry “Butch” Wilson Grunden, of Easton, passed away on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at the Dixon House. He was born on August 9th, 1931 in Easton to the late Harry W. and Frances Marguerite (Gay) Grunden. Butch graduated from Easton High School and began working as a brick layer and often referred to himself as a “burnt clay artist.” He rose to be the vice president of the largest masonry company on the eastern shore where he was engaged in the building of schools, hospitals and universities. Butch was the consummate outdoorsman who enjoyed the cathedral of nature to its fullest. He was a charter member of the Dorchester Dove Club and deeply enjoyed the camaraderie that accompanied hunting and fishing. Known by his fellow outdoorsmen to be an expert shot who had an affinity for big Buick station wagons and down vests. Constantly drawn to the local waterways, Butch mastered the intricacies of fishing and crabbing. He showed a dogged determination to never return empty handed. On many occasions people were known to seek his advice regarding fishing techniques and best fishing locations. He was a man who preached and lived the moral code of “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” He had the sort of quiet dignity an unflappable stoicism that all men strive for, and few ever attain. Because of the strength of his character, it came to him with ease. The way is does for all good and decent human beings. Butch was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Jacqueline Cheezum Grunden, in 2017. He is survived a son, Hugh E. Grunden of Easton; a daughter, Johanna G. Walter of Easton; 3 grandsons, Andrew E. Grunden of Berlin, MD, Nicholas W. Grunden of Barcelona, Spain, and Jackson E. Walter of Easton, MD. The family will receive friends at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home – Easton, MD on Monday, March 8th, 2021 from 5pm until 7pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at 11am at Springhill Cemetery, Easton. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Butch’s memory may do so to the Dixon House, 108 N. Higgins Street, Easton, MD 21601. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Harry Wilson Grunden

August 9, 1931 - March 3, 2021