Gruett, Heather DawnHeather Dawn (Koch) Gruett, age 39, of Brillion, went home to heaven on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. She was born on May 26, 1977 in Milwaukee, daughter of John M. and Marian J. (Pritzl) Koch. Heather married Chad M. Gruett on October 17, 1998. In Heather's own word: "Although life is too short I feel blessed with the accomplishments of my life, through giving back, through community service organizations and local government positions. My greatest accomplishment in this life has been parenting next to the love of my life, Chad, our two amazing children, Payton and Paige. They have brought the most joy to our lives and I look forward to watching them from the heavens. I enjoyed many successful and fulfilling years as a realtor for the Focus Team and Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group, as well as being a server at Verbeten Bowl and Grill, where clients and coworkers quickly became family and friends. I enjoyed spending time with my friends and family, gardening and traveling. I truly loved life!" Heather will be greatly missed by her husband Chad, their two children, Payton Michael Gruett and Paige Marie Gruett, her parents, John M. Koch and Marian J. Koch, her in-laws, Lloyd and Jean A. Gruett, two sisters, Nichole (Jason) Strack, Michelle (Jason) Ruebl, a brother Kristoffer (Veesee) Koch, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Paul (Terry) Gruett, Amy (Jim) Heideman, Scott (Ginger) Gruett, Corey (BreAnn) Gruett, Kristie Gruett, Katie (Kim) Plate, Tyler (Tasha) Gruett and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. "They each hold a special place in my heart." Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul. The Rev. Patrick Niles will officiate. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 14 at the Wieting Funeral Home, 215 S. Main St. in Brillion, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and then again at the church on Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m.until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Heather's name. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com. Written by Heather, "My heart is so full of love that it feels like an explosion into a million glittering pieces. Pieces that are sent out into the universe. When you need me, one of those pieces come down to you in the form of a thought or a memory. This is the proof that I am always here for you."