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Paul Gruss
1945 - 2005
Paul M. Gruss
Paul M. Gruss, 60, of Watertown, died on
A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Henry’s
with the Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial was in St. Henry’s Cemetery.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
Paul was born May 18, .1945, in Chardon, Ohio, one of
13 children born to James and Audrey
(Richmond) Gruss. He married Marlene Schwartz on
Paul served in the United States Army for
two years, during the Vietnam War. He had been employed as a route salesman
for Sara Lee for the past 24 years.
Paul was a member of St. Henry’s, serving as an usher
for more than 20 years. He enjoyed bowling, boating and camping. His greatest
joys were his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, Marlene Gruss of Watertown;
two sons, Jason (Kristin) Gruss of Fort Drum, N.Y., and Josh (Calla) Gruss of
Atlanta, Ga.; two stepsons, Tim (Sue) Braatz and Peter (Jenny) Braatz, both of
Watertown; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Gruss, Kyle Gruss, Abby Braatz, Cloey
Braatz and Lindsey Braatz; seven brothers and five sisters; nieces and nephews,
other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Rae
Ann Ebert-Gruss, and his parents.