Leslie G. “Tuffy” Grubbs, 85, of Bourbon, Ind., passed away at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw, Ind.

He was born June 23, 1927, in Mentone, Ind., to Peter and Ada (Bradley) Grubbs.

He had worked at Manwaring of Mentone and later at Zimmer Orthopedics, Warsaw, for 17 years where he retired in 1980.

Tuffy attended Mentone High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. He attended the Riverview Community Church of Tippecanoe, Ind. He loved fishing, camping, the Chicago Cubs and his dog, Buddy.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30, in the funeral home with Pastor Rod Ruberg. Burial is to take place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mason Health Care Alzheimer’s Unit.