Michael L. Gramm

Michael Lee Gramm, 73, of Gridley, passed away at 8:51 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home.

He was born August 29, 1950 in Bloomington, IL to Herbert and Jane (Ellenberger) Gramm.  He married Rosemary Erkert on August 1, 1971 in Peoria.  She survives.

 

Also surviving is one daughter Christa (Edward) Meister of Peoria; two sons Joel (Jessica) Gramm of Glendive, MT and Paul (Arianne) Gramm of Gridley; five siblings Jim (Lisa) Gramm, Kathy (Curt) Rassi, Karen (Donn) Steffen, Connie (Chip) Saunders, Jeanne (Troy) Schnabel; ten grandchildren Josie, Olivia (Devon), Josiah (Emily), Hillary, Jude, Jack, Julia, Hugh, Jobe and Jillian; and many nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law Christiane Erkert.

 

Mike was a devout Christ follower who lived his life with unwavering faith and love for God. He was a pillar of strength and a source of inspiration for everyone who knew him. His kindness, compassion, and selflessness touched the hearts of many. Mike graduated with a Bachelor's degree from a university of Illinois with a major in Agricultural Finance. He spent a majority of his life dairy farming alongside his father and eventually his son on the farm; eventually working at Stoller International.  He was married to his wife Rosemary for fifty-two years. Together they raised three wonderful children and enjoyed loving on ten grandchildren. In his pass time he enjoyed hiking, nature and bluegrass music. His unwavering faith guided him through every challenge, and he remained steadfast in his belief until the very end. What we will remember most is that he was a loving husband, father, and friend, always there to support and lend a listening ear. His legacy will continue through the lives of his children and grandchildren and the memories created. We take comfort in knowing that he is now in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. May we all be reunited one day.

 

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023 at Gridley Apostolic Christian Church.  Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso and from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Monday at the Church prior to services.  Burial will be in Gridley Cemetery.

 

Memorials may be made to Voice of the Martyrs at www.persecution.com or www.unto.com.

 

Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.