Obituary of Bob Gramme

Robert Bob Gramme passed in the early morning on Sunday, August 4th, 2024, at his home in La Crescenta, California. Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was born in January 1935 in his grandmother’s home in Aurora, Illinois. His parents, Michael and Elizabeth Gramme, had six children of which Bob was their third born. He attended Marmion Academy Catholic High School, a military prep school in Aurora. At a high school dance Bob was introduced to a member of the orchestra band, Marlene Patricia Kramer who would later become his wife. He then went on to St. Procopius College and graduated from Illinois Benedictine University. In the 1960s, Bob and Marlene moved from Aurora to California with his older brother, Mike and his wife, Gloria. Bob and Marlene had two boys, Robert Jr. and Jeffrey James Gramme. He has six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and yes, two great-great-grandchildren. Throughout his life Bob was an active member of his local Catholic parish. From St James the Less in La Crescenta, where his son Jeff attended grade school, through St. Bernard’s in Los Angeles; where he was very active in leading and helping wherever needed. Even recently in his 80's, Bob assisted with weekly food preparation / delivery for homeless families at Holy Redeemer. After a wonderful marriage of thirty years, his wife Marlene passed from cancer. His younger brother, Ron introduced Bob to Patsy Sue Lobben, who had lost her husband to cancer as well. A year later they were married in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin, where Pat was living. Pat had two boys, Mark and Matthew. There will be a Rosary and Funeral at St James the Less Catholic Church in La Crescenta, CA on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10 am with reception to follow. Bob will be buried along-side his wife, Marlene, at San Fernando Mission on Saturday, August 24 in a private service. Robert George Gramme Sr. is remembered fondly by four generations of his loving family and friends. His life consisted of Faith, Family and plenty of Fun throughout a well lived life. And now he's in heaven!