Robert Paul Gross' Obituary
Robert Paul Gross, 98, of Decatur passed away at 5:00 am Sunday December 18, 2005 in Aspen Ridge Nursing Care Center.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 10 am Friday December 23, 2005 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Weise officiating , where visitation will be 5-7 pm Thursday. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Robert was born in Macon County on September 20, 1907 the son of Julius and Emma Schimenski Gross. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, he worked at Mueller Company as a Truck Driver for many years. He married Olive J. VanDener in Decatur on March 15, 1933, she preceded him in death in January 1998.
Robert is survived by his son, Paul Gross wife, Gertrude of Decatur; daughter, Roberta Ann Sinclair also of Decatur; two grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by both his parents, wife, one brother – Erwin Gross.
May view the online obituary and send condolences to the Gross family at www.moranandgoebel.com’
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