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RICHARD GROSS

1953 - 2024

RICHARD GROSS obituary, 1953-2024, Sacramento, CA

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1953

DIED

2024

RICHARD GROSS Obituary

RICHARD GROSS

Jan. 21, 1953 – Aug. 15, 2024

Richard Dennis Gross, age 71, of Sacramento, CA, passed away on August 15, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1953, in Brawley, CA the son of Sam and Kay Gross. Richard is survived by his wife, Pamela Jean, his sister, Mary Gross, and his brothers, Robert (Bob) Gross and Edward Gross. His older brother, James (Bud), passed away just a few months after Richard. Richard is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and multiple cousins, including lifelong friend and cousin Ken Barr.

From a young age, Richard developed a deep appreciation for nature after being introduced to the grandeur of Yosemite Valley. This passion for the outdoors led him on countless backpacking and adventure trips across the United States and abroadthe more remote, the better. His adventurous spirit took him on three separate treks through the Arctic Circle. He maintained a wide circle of backpacking friends who shared many adventures with him. Whether at high altitudes above the tree line or exploring deserts below sea level, Richard embraced every moment in nature.

Richard obtained his Masters Degree in Computer Science at UC Davis. Professionally, Richard thrived in the technology industry, dedicating the last 20 years of his career to advancements in robotics. His innovative work left a lasting impact on the development of robotic arms for the medical field and military, as well as undersea remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). His professional career in technology was undoubtedly enhanced by his teenage years working at Barr Lumber Company.

Despite living away from his hometown, Richard cherished regular visits to reconnect with family, enjoy meals at Celia's, and pick up carne asada from Ramey's a true Valley'ite at heart.

Richard's adventurous spirit, professional contributions, and love for family and tradition will be remembered and celebrated by all who knew him.

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Published by Imperial Valley Press Online on Jan. 21, 2025.

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Jim Mullins

January 23, 2025

Richard passed through at our house in Kenai Alaska in the early nineties, We had attended high school together and there are memories of great times together. We are happy to hear of his long life, as we had received a call in the mid-nineties asking if we had heard from him. We worried the the Alaska wilderness had done him in.

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