Paul M. Grater

            Paul M. Grater, 92, of Red Hill, PA, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his residence.

            He was the beloved husband of the late Grace Y. Grater who passed away on September 14, 2021.  They were married for 63 years before her passing.

            Born in Skippack, PA,  he was a son of the late Edward Grater and Sally (Meyers) Grater.  Paul was one of 13 children and is the last one to pass on.

            After graduation, Paul enrolled in the Army.  He then became self-employed as a farmer.

            He was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ridge Valley along with his late wife.  He was involved with the Guernsey Association, the Farm Bureau Extension Board, the PFA and the Montgomery County Farmers Association.

            Paul is survived by his son Doug Grater of Evansburg, PA.  He is also survived by his grandchildren:  John Paul and Dianna Grace (Nick) Shupinski.  

            Along with his wife Grace, he is predeceased by his brothers:  Earl, Edward, Fred, John, Elmer, George, and Stanley.  He is also predeceased by his sisters:  Mamie, Lizzie, Susan, Mabel and Sara, as well as his daughter-in-law Jeanne Grater.

            Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 910 Allentown Rd., Ridge Valley, PA 18960.  Family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 prior to the service.  Interment will be immediately following the service at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.

            Arrangements are by Sadler-Suess Funeral Home & Crematory, 33 N. Main Street, Telford, PA  18969.   www.sadlersuessfuneralhome.net