Search by Name
Search by Name
Grether, Jr., Elwood E.Elwood Grether, Jr., 81, of Allentown, died Wednesday at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Elwood Grether Sr. and Winifred (Fritz) Grether. He operated a food catering truck in the Allentown area, Case Box Lunch, for over 20 years, and later was a delivery driver for Allentown News Agency. He was an avid bowler, in many leagues, coached baseball and was set to be called up to the Boston Red Sox, deciding instead to start a family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. Survivors: Daughter Kimberly and husband Leroy; sons Jeff, Scott and companion Joe, all of Allentown; stepchildren Debbie, Patricia and Thomas; sister Carol Pope, brother Robert Grether; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services: Memorial service at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 9 at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, 1227 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. Calling hour 4-5. www.eliasfuneralhome.com. Contributions: to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Inc..
1 Entry
I'm going to miss you daddy!!! I love you always!
May 6, 2014
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
May
9
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Inc.1227 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102
May
9
5:00 p.m.
Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Inc.1227 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Funeral services provided by:
Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Inc.1227 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more