Former LP commissioner remembered
I hear there was a nice turnout today for the viewing and funeral services for Tom Grueter, a former La Puente planning commissioner.
Grueter died last week at his La Puente home from what family members believe may have been a heart aneurysm. He was 70.
Grueter and his family were known for their long-standing contribution to the dairy industry in the San Gabriel Valley -- Grueter's parents started up Grueter's Swiss Dairy in the 1920s.
The dairy farm was one of the largest in the area at that time -- located on what is now the Pacific Palms Resort -- and provided local businesses, residents and schools with milk.
Tom Grueter worked there until the business shut down in 1975.
He served on the La Puente Planning Commission from 2003 to 2007.
A viewing and funeral services for Grueter were held today at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Rowland Heights.
I hear several city officials attended.