Robert Michael Gross

Robert Michael Gross, 79, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at his home in Schwenksville, PA, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the devoted husband of Dixie Marie Andrus, with whom he shared 39 cherished years of marriage. Born on July 31, 1945, in Oklahoma City, OK, Bob was the son of the late Colonel Pershing C. Gross and Ozelma R. (Bryan) Gross. Bob earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Houston in 1967. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970, with assignments in Korea and Maryland, and was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant. Following his military service, he pursued theological studies and received a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1975. Throughout his career, Bob worked in information technology across several industries. He served as a computer scientist and database manager, consulting for companies such as E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., the Dow Chemical Company, and GE Capital/Transport International Pool. After retiring from GE, he found renewed purpose in education, teaching special education math at Phoenixville High School. An Eagle Scout and former Assistant Scoutmaster, Bob was also an avid birdwatcher. He was a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and was actively involved in lay ministry at Christ Episcopal Church in Pottstown. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dixie; his sons, Michael, John, and Matthew Gross; and his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Kathy Gross. A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 316 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment with military honors will take place on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church at the address listed above, or to Gift of Life Howie's House, either online or by mail to 401 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, PA 19123. Arrangements are entrusted to Houck & Gofus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.houckgofusfuneralhome.com.