Max G. Gross: 1927 – 2008
Max G. Gross, 81, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus at 12:35 a. m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been in declining health, and had been seriously ill for the past five weeks.
Mr. Gross was born in Noble County on August 12, 1927, a son of Ernest L. and Mildred (Owen) Gross, and spent his formative years in Eel River Township in Allen County. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1945, and as a young man served with the U. S. Army.
On November 19, 1947 he was married to Lenora M. Hawk, and lived all of his adult life in Eel River Township. She preceded him in death on May 26, 1979.
A retiree of the Figel Construction Company in Fort Wayne, he was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, was past commander of Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union.
In addition to his parents and spouse, he was preceded in death by a son Allen Gross on October 12, 1954; and by a brother Ross J. Gross on October 17, 1981.
The surviving relatives include his children Roxie (Dennis) Gloyd, Jerrold “Jake” (Debbie) Gross, and Sue (Tom) Gilbert, all of Churubusco; five brothers Owen (Vera) Gross of Churubusco, Alton (Marilyn) Gross of LaOtto, Luther (Becky) Gross of Churubusco, Larry (Trish) Gross of LaOtto, and Roger (Susie) Gross of Churubusco; a sister Elaine (Rowland) Gilbert of Churubusco; a sister-in-law Linda Gross of Auburn; ten grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Larry Smith, pastor of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Monday from 2 to 8 p. m.
Interment with military graveside rites will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church building fund or Churubusco American Legion scholarship fund.
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November 9th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Jake and Debbie,
Sorry for your loss. I am in Arizona or I would be there for you and your family. I know your father is resting now above and is watching over you and your family. God Bless
Doug Dunfee
November 9th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Roxie: I was so saddened to learn of the death of your father. I met him and knew him from when I worked at the Eagles’ Nest (with you) in Busco. I always thought he was such a nice man. You have my sympathy. Kay Hoch
November 9th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
My thoughts and prays are with you all. God Bless. love Joannie
November 9th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
I and JoAnn are truly sorry to hear of Max passing away. I always like to visit with him on our trips to Indiana. I remember all the times Denny and I help Max around his home, believed he always appreciated all we did. I still remember his wife and the visits I had at their home. All of Max’s family will be in our thoughts and prayers this coming week.
November 10th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Dear Kim and Jim, My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I’m remembering the many times you shared experiences with your grandfather with me and know how very special to you and your family he was.
November 12th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Dear Sue: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your Dad.