Hugh A. Gromer

1939 - 2023

Hugh Allen Gromer, known to all as Allen, 83, Union, departed this life Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Allen was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Kennett, son of Ernest Singleton Gromer and wife Addie, nee Mason. On June 25, 1960, he was united in marriage to Norma Jean Ridge, and two children came to bless this union.

Allen was a Christian and member of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Jefferson City where he was a past member of the church board. During his working career, he owned and operated his own truck, hauling freight over the road. He had a passion for playing golf and old cars. What meant most to him was time spent with his family and friends. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by all of them forever.

He is survived by his son, Mark Gromer, Union; his brother, Cecil Gromer and wife Margaret, Columbia; three sisters-in-law, Marlene Lindsay and husband Harold, Lenora Bishop, all of Dexter, and Remona Plummer, Bloomfield; nieces; nephews; great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews; cousins; and many friends.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Addie Gromer; his wife, Norma Gromer; his daughter, Stacey Gromer-Gabel; two sisters-in-law, Louise Duncan and Vivian Duncan; and brother-in-law, James Duncan.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 29, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with Pastor Scott Breedlove officiating, assisted by Brother Nathan Schmitz.

Interment was in Crestview Memorial Park, St. Clair.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Arrangements were in care of Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.