Alfred W. Gross
October 25, 1937 - September 2, 2012
Age 74, died on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Saline Evangelical Home after a two year battle with cancer. Al was born on October 25, 1937 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Waldo and Esther (Hertler) Gross. On July 25, 1959 in Bridgewater, MI, he married Janice D. Westphal and she survives. During his life Al served in the United States Army Infantry, had a 35 year career as a Union Plumber with the Ann Arbor Local #190, and was the Saline City Plumbing Inspector for many years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, playing pool at the Saline Senior Center, and playing cards with family and friends. In addition to his wife Janice, survivors include their two sons Jeffrey (Tammy) Gross of Clinton, and Darin Gross of Saline. Other survivors include five grandchildren Krystal, Tiffany, Alexis, Austin, and Taylor, one brother Ralph (Esther) Gross of Saline, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Richard. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bridgewater with Pastor Kathleen Meyers, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bridgewater. Envelopes will be available at the church where friends may begin calling on Friday, September 14, 2012 between the hours 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline. To leave a memory, for more information or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.
Age 74, died on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Saline Evangelical Home after a two year battle with cancer. Al was born on October 25, 1937 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Waldo and Esther (Hertler) Gross. On July 25, 1959 in Bridgewater, MI,... View Obituary & Service Information