Hans Steven Gruenberg

Hans Steven Gruenberg, a beloved, husband, father, grandfather and accomplished businessman, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, in Easton, Maryland. He was 92 years old. Hans was born in Vienna, Austria on June 9, 1931, to Ernst and Augusta Gruenberg. At the age of 7 his family emigrated to Adelaide, South Australia, where Hans spent his formative years, graduating from St. Peter's Prep School in Adelaide. Following the passing of Hans' father in 1941, Hans and his mother again emigrated to New Orleans in 1948, where Augusta married Hans' stepfather, Andrew Mautner. Hans attended Tulane University before transferring to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Following his graduation, though not yet a citizen, Hans enlisted in the US Army for two years during the Korean War. Following his service, he earned an MBA in Industrial Management from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. He is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. Hans embarked on a successful career at Nabisco where he established the company's Management Information Services and served as corporative executive of Distribution and Transportation. In 1957, Hans married Rachel Caulk of St. Michaels, Md. The couple lived in Maplewood, New Jersey for 45 years, where they raised two children, Sally and Peter and where Hans was a longtime member of St. George's Episcopal Church, serving on the vestry and on the Diocesan Council for the Diocese of Newark. Outside of his career, Hans was an avid tennis and platform tennis player. He was a valued member of the Orange Lawn Tennis Club and the Short Hills Club in New Jersey. Following his retirement, Hans and Rachel moved to St. Michaels, Maryland and spent their winters in Naples, Florida. Hans is survived by his loving wife, Rachel, and their two children Peter (Karen) Gruenberg and Sally (Mark) Allen. He is also remembered by his step nephews, Steven Rowley (Barbara) and Tim Rowley (Tish) as well as his four grandchildren and one great-grandson: Samantha Goldman (Miles and son Henry), Brian Allen (Kelly), Carly Gruenberg and Emily Gruenberg. Hans was preceded in death by his stepsister, Gabrielle Rowley and step-niece, Lisa Rowley. Hans S. Gruenberg's life was a testament to resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Eyes, P.O. Box 332 Short Hills, NJ 07078. Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service for Hans, which will be held at Christ Church, St. Michaels, Maryland on Saturday November 4th at 11am.

Hans Steven Gruenberg

June 9, 1931 - October 5, 2023