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Fred Gross Obituary
Fred J. Gross, 77, of Breinigsville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 28, 2011 at home. He was the husband of Daris A. (Debus) Gross. They were married 55 years last November. Fred was an auto mechanic for Nothsteins of Trexlertown 30 years before retiring in 1999. Previously he was employed at the former Caloric Corp. in Topton. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late George and Martha A. E. (Brunner) Gross. A life member of the Good Will Fire Company, No. 1., Trexlertown, he was president from 1969 to 1980 and then fire chief from 1981 to 1982. He faithfully served the company in numerous capacities since 1966 and also was a former trustee and board of governor. Fred was also a social member of several fire companies in the area. He was a member of the Seipstown Grange and a founding member and past president of the Mountaineers Camping Club. He was a member Chestnut Hill Church, Coopersburg. Survivors: Wife, Daris; sons, Larry D. and wife Roxane of Mertztown, Leroy S. and wife Nancy of Trexlertown; daughters, Linda C. wife of Gary Gorr, Lucy A. and her companion Robert Kline all of Breinigsville; brother, Charles of Orefield; sisters, Joyce wife of Donald Wotring and Mabel Gross both of Germansville; grandchildren, Joshua (Ashley), Jamie, Krystle, Scott (Ashley), Olivia (David), Cody and Sierra; great-granddaughter Skyler. He was predeceased by brothers Elwood, Francis, and Willard. Sisters Arlene and Marie. Services: Services with full firemans honors are 10 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2011 in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville. Call 6-8 p.m. on Sunday and 9:30-10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. . Interment will be held at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Contributions in Freds memory may be made to the Good Will Fire Co. P.O. 13, Trexlertown, 18087
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for Fred Gross
August 4, 2011
Daris, Linda, Larry, Lucy, LeRoy and families: Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband/father. May time replace your grief and sadness with memories of a life well lived.
Bonnie Wade
Candace Weiss
August 2, 2011
Aunt Daris, Lucy, Leroy, Linda, Larry, and families, we will truly miss Uncle Fred. He was such a big part of our lives, and so are you. Don't worry, Aunt Daris, we will remember you. You deserve that because you are such a special person.
The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith
August 1, 2011
The members and friends of Jordan United Church of Christ extend our deepest sympathy and Christian love to the entire family at this time of loss and grief. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer you comfort and hope in the days ahead.
July 31, 2011
why GOD take our loved ones home we will never know but can be assured that as a family they r all happy relaxin as a family with god by there sides as they all watch over us Uncle Freddy you will be dearly missed And to all of you Aunt D Linda Larry Leroy @ Lucy God Bless you all you r all in my prayers in this peace be with you all lvoe kevin gross
Carol & Kermit Derr
July 31, 2011
To the entire Gross family,
So very very sorry for your loss. Kermit's & Fred go back a long time I hear. We were deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He is in a much better place not tethered to anything anymore. And finally at peace.
gary o gross
July 31, 2011
linda larry leroy lucy n my dear aunt daris peace b with you at this time uncle fred is at peace with my grandma n grandpa gross n with shorty (no hoses no scooters no treatments) i miss them all deeply god bless all of you at this time of sorrow all my love g o g
July 30, 2011
Daris and Family,
We're so sorry about your loss. Freddy was such a good man. He will remain in your hearts forever!
Ray and Cindy Weller
John & Donna Long
July 30, 2011
Dear Gross Family , Fred was a " Class Act " he Loved his Family and he Loved his Community .May you find Peace Knowing Fred is with God and 1 day you will see him again.
Ed & Linda Heintzelman
July 29, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ed and Tammy Horvath
July 29, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss ~ may you find comfort in the promise that we will have a Hello after this Goodbye, a wonderful reunion with no tears or pain.
Shirley Lutz
July 29, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences in your time of grief. May God be with you. Remember, although he may be gone, his memory will live in your hearts forever.
Shirley Lutz and husband, Kenneth Bleiler
fay gross-gum
July 29, 2011
sorry for your loss. remember all the good times the family had together. uncle fred will always be with you.
Ruth (Held) Gaughan
July 29, 2011
Daris and Family,
I feel like I've known you all my life. Freddy was a wonderful man. His devotion to the Fire Company, his haggling at flea markets, and his cooking at campouts will long be remembered by many.
2011 has been a year of great losses. Remember now he is at peace, and I'm sure he and Kathy are making doughnuts for all of heaven!
Tony Kuronya
July 29, 2011
Leroy
When you loose your father it is very hard to take but he is never forgotten and will always be on your mind.
It was fun getting to know him when we ran together at The fire house and he will always be remembered and never forgotten
Elaine Stoudt
July 29, 2011
my prayers are with you and i am only a phone call away elaine
donald and carol gross
July 29, 2011
our deepest sympathy to the family
Jim Haines
July 29, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lori Bealer
July 29, 2011
Dear Doris, Linda, Larry, Leroy, & Lucy.....My parents, Tom & Loretta have been friends with Freddie & Doris for over 35 years,(Breinigsville neighbors) I remember Freddie driving us all to Gilbertsville, so many fun times, making home-made ice-cream with fresh snow, then riding snowmobiles, also plowing snow. He was a great guy. My families thoughts and prayers are with the whole family of the Gross's in the loss of Freddie. And I will never forget his laugh. God Bless you all.
Jess, Joe and Aubree Squillante
July 29, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Freddy was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers and with all of you.
John and Debbie Sterner
July 29, 2011
Dear Leroy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Brenda Bower
July 29, 2011
May the love and memories all of you share bring comfort to you at this time. So very sorry for your loss.
Leigh Gorr
July 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Diane Caldarelli Woodring
July 29, 2011
Dear Linda and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Linda Frey
July 29, 2011
My condolences to the entire family,,,especially my families longtime acquintance Lucy. My parents enjoyed seeing and speaking with your parents whenever they saw them. Again, my sincerest condolences.
Mr. & Mrs. Don Trimmer
July 29, 2011
When I think of Fred, I think of a man who loved his family, enjoyed camping and playing cards. He will surely be missed by many, many people, but now there is one more angel up there watching over his flock. Till we meet again old friend...God Bless
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