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Paul A. Grosch

Paul Grosch Obituary

Grosch, Paul A.
A 50-year resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10th in his home comforted by his loving family. Born in Sandusky, Ohio he was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife, Reba of 59 years; 4 children: David, Kevin, Jeanne, Marlene; and 8 grandchildren, Stephen, Brian, Debbie, Jason, Daniel, Shawn, Lindsey, Alex. Paul's distinguished career included being a Professor of Accounting at Loyola Marymount University for 32 years. In 2002 LMU acknowledged the profound impact of Paul by the creation of the Paul A. Grosch Professorship Endowment Fund to promote excellence in teaching. A memorial service will be held on March 29th at noon at the Sacred Heart Chapel on the LMU Campus. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Mar. 21, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Grosch

26 Entries

Kiddo

April 23, 2006

Dad, I miss you so deeply. You were my “Rock”. You

were the one person I knew I could always count on.

I never would have believed my whole world would be

turned upside down, once you were gone. Nothing will

ever be the same. For someone who didn’t talk very

much in these last years, you were the core of every

part of our family, and now you are gone. We are

missing the core that held us together. I so miss

you. I treasure that we were able to spend so much

time together during these past 6 years. I so miss

sitting on the porch with you after work talking about

nothing and everything and sometimes laughing so hard

we’d have tears. I miss the many Laughlin trips we

took together. The sparkle in your eyes when you’d

win at Keno, you were so lucky at that game. Hardly

ever missing that pineapple shake at Ludlow. Now I

feel bad driving past it a couple of times. I want

to thank you for all the patience you had while I was

growing up that I didn’t even realize, until recently.

You would drop me and my friends off at the beach or

the movies and told me to call when I was ready to

come home. It didn’t matter what you were doing at

the time, you always came with a smile on your face.

I sure miss your piano playing and I wish I could play

as nicely as you. Thank you for being the best dad

anyone could have. Thanks for always being there for

me and my kids. We were so lucky to have you. Thank

you for coming through 6 years ago, so that we had

those years to share. I’m sorry I couldn’t make you

better. I tried so hard. Thank you for leaving this

world when I was there holding your hand. I will see

you again, one day, and I want a big hug, when I do.

Love,

Sandi Cunningham

April 8, 2006

Our sincerest condolences to Reba and the entire Grosch family. As neighbors and close friends since 1967, we will always treasure the memory of Paul as Reba's "Knight in Shining Armor", as she often referred to him....and he truly was! Just as significantly, Reba will always be remembered as his lovely Rose. What a loving and caring couple they made, and what a beautiful, loving Family they have created and nurtured together!

Our lives have been so enriched by knowing you all.

Lynn Kimmel Johnson

March 26, 2006

Mrs. Grosch & family (you see I must say Mrs. Grosch because you were my typing teacher at Torrance High in the 70's and back then there was much more formality than there is in the new millenium):

My sincerest and deepest condolences on the loss of your husband/father/grandfather. I was fortunate to have Paul Grosch as my accounting professor at LMU. The lessons he taught extended far beyond how to do "book to correct" bank reconciliations. To survive his courses was to learn lessons of survival for life. I attribute much of my success to what I learned from Paul. He often said "you gotta do your homework." Recently I received a tribute from my employer and one of the compliments I received was that I always did my homework. Thank you Mr. Grosch for the many lessons!

I will always remember the twinkle in his eye when he called me "girl".

Tom Bowlby

March 25, 2006

Reba,

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Paul was a very nice man. I miss seeing you both at bowling.

Tom

Eric Haslinger

March 23, 2006

My saddness, prayers and love go out to Aunt Reba, and the entire Grosch family, including all the people who have been touched by my Great Uncle Paul. We are at a loss, but I know Paul is without pain watching us all in comfort with a beautiful grin on his face.

My memories of Uncle Paul include thoughts of a giving man filled with warmth,humor and wit. I am so grateful for Uncle Paul taking in my father when he was young. He completed the building of my Dad's character, keen judgement and giving nature; as if he was one of his own. I always saw the resemblence when I saw them together as a child. I speak for all of us when I say thank you so much Uncle Paul for all you have done.

My childhood memories of the 4th of July with the "biggest" box of fireworks, the green Schwinn Stingray that Uncle Paul handed down to me as a child (and still sits in my parents garage today), the fun and loving relationship he had with Aunt Reba, taking my sisters and I to Lion Country Safari when we were young, and his keen ability to speak from the heart with humor behind his constant witty smile; to name a few, will live forever in my thoughts.

We love you Uncle Paul, Aunt Reba and family.

Sincerely,

Eric Haslinger & Family

Jeanne Moretti

March 22, 2006

My dad was a lucky man. He had a loving family, many friends, and he absolutely loved being a professor at Loyola.

About a month ago, he was moved from ICU into a regular hospital room. That day he was completly happy. His mind was not focusing on his pain or his health. That day in his mind he was was getting ready to do what he had loved to do for 32 years. He was getting ready for a new semester of accounting classes. He was telling my sister to go get the synopsis of his classes so he could get ready for a faculty meeting, and telling her to do it quickly because he didn't want to be late. He was busy getting his lesson plans ready.

He said to us "Tomorrow is the first day of classes and I'm going to be Mr. Nice Guy to these students." Then with a gleam in his eye he said "But the next day ......WHAM..... I'm going to really give it to them" What a smile he had on his face when he said that!!

Those of us, who had him for a teacher, know exactly what I'm talking about. He truly loved being a teacher and he really cared about his students. That day he was telling jokes, whistling and was just plain happy! He had us all laughing so hard.

My parent’s 59th anniversary was coming up and he sang their song "Embraceable You" to my mom. He sang it loud and clear. Thank you dad for a wonderful day that I will never forget.

We are a very fortunate family to have a Dad like him. He was someone we could always count on, and we always knew how much he loved us all. Thank you Dad for giving us such great memories and for staying with us for as long as you did. I salute you with a tall glass of your favorite Pineapple Shake

Bill Bastian

March 22, 2006

Paul, you are very much loved and forever will be missed by us all.

John Di Carlo

March 22, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Grosch family. May God comfort each of you.

Paul truly taught accounting to me at LMU during three separate courses. I still quote his frequently used opening line "I'm the guy who makes the girls cry" as he knew that many of us, boys and girls, would be challenged and sometimes frustrated by the course materials. Paul made a positive impact on my life. Thanks Paul.

Kevin and Roberta - it has been many years since we shared experiences at Ernst & Ernst. I am sorry for your loss.

Reba Grosch

March 22, 2006

Daarest Paul will be missed by all who knew him and we in the family feel very blessed to have had him for so many years. Reba

Philip Collier

March 22, 2006

I remeber my great Uncle Paul with fondess and respect. Coming from the Grosch clan, you could expect Uncle Paul to play a lively tune on the piano with a cold mug or beer (or two) next to him. He also would give some good advice, and be funny about it.

I will miss him.

Gregory Therrien

March 22, 2006

My sincere condolences to the Grosch family. Your husband/father was truly the best teacher-mentor I had at LMU. His sage advice to me back in 1968/69 forever changed the course of my life and career. I am truly grateful for having Paul in my young life. Take comfort in knowing that there are probably hundreds of former students out there that feel the same way. God bless.

Ray Frew

March 21, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the Grosch Family. "Mr. Grosch" will always be my greatest memory from college. I credit him with my success at Loyola and afterwards. He guided and encouraged me for three years and pushed me when I needed it. I benefited from his understanding and compassion during school and his friendship and respect afterwards.

Alex Grosch

March 21, 2006

Rest in peace Grandpa. Love and Miss you. Alex

Reba Grosch

March 21, 2006

I did not realize how lonely I am without you Paul. And even though I know you are better off than you would have been here, I miss you.

Rosemarie (Erbetta) Millikin

March 21, 2006

Mrs. Grosch was my teacher at Torrance High school in the early '60's.

My deepest sympathy to her and all of her family.

Reading the other comments in the guest book,I can see that Mr. Grosch was a respected and well loved man.

Blessings to all of you.

Roberta Grosch

March 21, 2006

Paul, Thank you for being a wonderful father-in-law. You will be missed.

Patty Grosch

March 21, 2006

Dear Dad,

We all miss you and will remember you and all the fun we had in Vegas and Laughlin. You and Mom raised great kids with love and honor and that is the greatest legacy to leave.

Love, Patty

Brian Grosch

March 21, 2006

I'm sorry we did not get a chance to see you again Grandpa. We love you very much.

Colin Fraser

March 21, 2006

When I was in college and Paul was retired I went to his house for a weekly poker game with him and a group of family and friends. He was patient with me learning to play but laughed heartily when he took my money. Somehow I didn't mind and I will always remember his smiling face. You will be missed. Colin.

Lindsey Grosch

March 21, 2006

Grandpa, I know your in a better place now and I miss you so much but soon we will all be together again. I also wanted to say I will never forget the time that you bought Shawn, Alex and I our first scooters, those where some great times and your the best grandpa in the world. I love you so much and miss you dearly.

I love you Grandpa

Love always, Lindsey Grosch

Marlene Grosch

March 21, 2006

Dad, You will be deeply missed and my memories of you will be cherished forever.

Rick Bongard

March 21, 2006

Professor Grosch helped me get through cost accounting in the summer of 1974...My Dad died two weeks before the summmer final...I know I flunked the final, but his compassion for his students came through...He gave me a passing grade for the class...I often think of this...He lived in the City where I am the Fire Chief...Over the years I know of a few times our paramedics were able to help him...As tough as you were as a teacher, you cared about us as people... God Bless and thank you Professor Grosch for the impact you made on my life...I'll never forget you

Gloria Friberg-Barnett

March 21, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Patti Stephens-Magana

March 21, 2006

Dear Jeanne & Entire Grosch Family, I am so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. I know that this is an extremely difficult time, and I hope that you all can lend strength to one another. May all of your memories shared with your Dad comfort you. Love, Patti

Craig Habberfield

March 21, 2006

i remember his classes well

Dave Grosch

March 21, 2006

Goodbye Dad. We love you.

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