▰ George Henry Grau Died April 03, … More Information |
George Henry Grau, born February 19, 1935 entered Heaven's gates on April 3, 2020 in Leeds, Alabama. George was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Winston Deshields, Grace Grau |
▰ Dieter E Grau Died December 17, … More Information |
Dieter E Grau, born April 24, 1913 passed from this world into the next December 17, 2014 in Huntsville, Alabama. Dieter was 101.
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Obituary: Obituary for Dieter Grau Dieter Grau, rocket pioneer and member of the original Wernher von Braun Team, passed away on 17, 2014, at the age of 101. He dedicated his life to the development of guided missiles, manned space flight and keeping the dream of space alive for future generations. He was born on 24, 1913 in Berlin, Germany. He received his Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University in Berlin in 1937 and started his career at Siemens designing and building electrical power networks. In 1939, he was drafted into the German Army and was assigned to repair electrical systems for tanks and other vehicles. a short stay in the army, Siemens was able to obtain his release so that he could continue his work on electrical systems. At that time, Siemens sent him to Peenemuende to build the electrical network for the development of rocketry. Dieter Grau continued to work for Siemens in Peenemuende until early 1943. During that time he married Esther Schaffner. In 1943, he was drafted again and sent to the Russian front. 4 months in Russia, he received orders to return to Peenemuende and work for the Rocket Development under Wernher von Braun. There he was assigned to work at Test Stand VII to help debug the rockets and prepare them for static firing and launching. At the end of World War II, Wernher von Braun surrendered to the U.S. Army. The U.S. military authorized 125 German scientists, engineers and craftsmen to come to the United States under Operation Paper Clip to continue the rocket program. In 1946, Dieter left Germany and was sent to Fort Bliss near El Paso, TX, to continue the development of rockets. There he worked on the development of guidance systems and electrical networks for the rockets. In 1950, the U.S. Army rocket program moved to Huntsville, AL; Dieter and his family also moved to Huntsville. He proudly became a U. S. citizen in 1954. In Alabama, he continued to work for the Army Ballistic Missile Agency until the establishment of NASA and the Marshall Space Flight . In 1960, Dieter Grau was selected by Dr. von Braun to become the Director of Quality and Reliability Assurance Laboratory. He and his team were responsible for the successful launching of the manned space flight projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. The quality standards established under Mr. Grau’s guidance were applied throughout the NASA organization. During his active years Dieter Grau was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the American Society of Quality Control. He received numerous awards and he was especially proud of the NASA Apollo Achievement Award and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. He retired from NASA in 1973. He was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church Huntsville and served as a deacon. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Peter and Gail, his daughter Evelyn, his grandchildren and their spouses, Lauren and Sanjay Minocha and Eric and Sally Grau. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther in 2005. The family would like to thank Heidi, Liz, Jackie, Yvonne, Irmgard, Bunny, Eileen and Sandi. Everyone should be as fortunate to have friends like you. Sincere thanks also to the staff of Regency Retirement Village, the caregivers of Right at , and Brooks and Meghan from Hospice Family for your efforts and support. A memorial service for Dieter Grau is scheduled for 1:00pm on , 20, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church, 307 Gates Avenue in Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund or to Hospice Family Huntsville Hospital. Please sign the guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com. |
▰ Dieter Grau Died December 17, … More Information | Dieter Grau, born April 24, 1913 passed away peacefully December 17, 2014 in Huntsville, Alabama. Dieter was 101. |
▰ Dorothy Jean Gratz Died September 06, … More Information |
Dorothy Jean Gratz, of Alabama, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 6, 2003. Dorothy was 72. Obituary published: September 07, 2003 in "Cullman Times" |
▰ Roger Weare Gratwick Died September 10, … More Information |
Roger Weare Gratwick, born October 31, 1932 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 10, 2014 in Decatur, Alabama. Roger was 81.
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Obituary: Roger Gratwick, age 81, passed away on 10, 2014. A retired insurance agent and former banker, Roger was also an avid tennis player. He helped found the Decatur Tennis Association shortly after moving to Decatur in 1967 to work for State National Bank. Roger was born 31, 1932, and raised in East Aurora, NY. His parents, Roger W. Gratwick and Sarah Hutchinson Baker, were both Buffalo natives. Roger graduated from The Nichols School in Buffalo, NY in 1951, and from Harvard University in 1955. joining the ROTC in college, Roger served as a lieutenant in the Army and was stationed at Fort Stewart outside of Savannah, GA. It was there that he met Ann Nussbaum (deceased 1986), whom he married in 1958. have three surviving children, R. Weare Gratwick III (Amber), Peachtree Corners, GA, John Hutchinson MacFarlane Gratwick (Melinda), Hattiesburg, MS and Joseph (Jay) Arnold Gratwick (Cappy), Marietta, GA. Following an honorable discharge from the Army in 1958, Roger began his career at M&T Bank in Buffalo before moving first to Winchester, KY in 1965, then settling and raising his children in Decatur. Roger left the banking business in 1973 to become a Mutual Benefit Life Insurance agent. Roger met Priscilla Childs in 1993, and she remained his loving life partner until his recent passing. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Decatur where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Roger was also a member of the Decatur Rotary Club and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow in 2012. In addition to his passion for tennis, Roger enjoyed bird hunting, a good book and spending time with his seven grandchildren. In addition to his three sons and Priscilla, Roger is survived by a brother, Mitchell Gratwick II. His body will come to final rest in Olivet in Covington, NY near the family farmland acquired by Roger's grandfather in 1910. A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held on 26, 2014, at 2 p,m. at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Roger Gratwick to the National Parkinson's Foundation, PO Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018. |
▰ Roger Weare Gratwick Jr Died September 10, … More Information |
Roger Weare Gratwick Jr , born October 31, 1932 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 10, 2014 in Decatur, Alabama. Roger was 81.
Family members and close friends: , James Moses, Bob Henderson, Steve Wright, (chaplain) Stephen Southard |
▰ Thomas Gratten Died May 02, … More Information | Thomas Gratten, born November 11, 1962 died May 2, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama. Thomas was 55. |
▰ Eunice Irene (Atkins) Gratt Died June 28, … More Information |
Eunice Irene (Atkins) Gratt, of Huntsville, Alabama, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she June 28, 2001. Eunice was 76. Obituary published: June 29, 2001 in "DME" |
▰ Mr Roderick Gratson Died February 25, … More Information |
Mr Roderick Gratson went into the presence of the Lord on February 25, 2017 in Calera, Alabama.
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Obituary: Mr. Gratson passed away on , 25, 2017. Mr. Gratson was a resident of Calera, Alabama at the time of passing. |
▰ Thomas P Grasty Died February 16, … More Information |
Thomas P Grasty went into the presence of the Lord on February 16, 1909 in Talladega, Alabama. Obituary published: February 17, 1909 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)" |
▰ Marion (Herrmann) Grasser Died February 24, … More Information |
Marion (Herrmann) Grasser, of Alabama, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, entered Heaven's gates on February 24, 2003. Marion was 88. Obituary published: February 25, 2003 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)" |
▰ Virginia Duggar Grass Died December 27, … More Information | Virginia Duggar Grass, born January 16, 1948 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master December 27, 2016 in Ashville, Alabama. Virginia was 68. |
▰ Virginia Duggar Grass Died December 27, … More Information |
Virginia Duggar Grass, born January 16, 1948 passed from this world into the next December 27, 2016 in Leeds, Alabama. Virginia was 68.
Family members and close friends: , Kirsti Loveless - Morgan, Brenda Madison, Terry And Dody Washington, Cheryl Buckhannon ( Pond ), Teresa Warren Reno Pearmon, Pat Monte, Peggy Murphy, Mary Edmondson |
▰ Lawrence Andrew Grass Sr Died February 07, … More Information | Lawrence Andrew Grass Sr , born November 12, 1925 died on February 7, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. Lawrence was 93. |
▰ Barbara A Grason Died January 19, … More Information |
Barbara A Grason, born February 7, 1941 died January 19, 2020 in Pelham, Alabama. Barbara was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Char & Bob Brunner, Gwen Jarvis, Susan Jarvis |
▰ Clement Eugene Graska Died August 15, … More Information |
Clement Eugene Graska, age 81 of Scottsboro, Alabama, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 15, 1999. Obituary published: August 16, 1999 in "Huntsville Times" |
▰ Carl Bruce Grasham Died August 12, … More Information |
Carl Bruce Grasham, of Tuscumbia, Alabama, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 12, 1999. Carl was 60. Obituary published: August 13, 1999 in "Times-Daily" |
▰ Bernard Benjamin Grappe Died January 14, … More Information |
On January 14, 2009, Bernard Benjamin Grappe, 89 of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: January 15, 2009 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ Jimmy Graphos Died March 15, … More Information | Jimmy Graphos, born November 15, 1941 entered Heaven's gates on March 15, 2016 in Cropwell, Alabama. Jimmy was 74. |
▰ Jimmy C Graphos Died March 15, … More Information |
Jimmy C Graphos, born November 15, 1941 departed this life Sunday March 15, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. Jimmy was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Jim Smith, Mayor Terry Oden, Jan Dulin, W. Gary Smith, Sallie Downs, Connie & Jo Ann Kanakis, M. Jones, Michael Moutsatson, Craig Griffin, C. Dunn, Denise Wills, Carol Thompson, Randy Shurbet, Helen Carcamo, Nancy Reid, Boogie Hames, Pete Lassiter, Jesse Weatherly, Dereth Wilson |
▰ Jimmy Graphos Died March 15, … More Information |
Jimmy Graphos, born November 15, 1941 entered into eternal rest March 15, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. Jimmy was 74.
Family members and close friends: , W. Gary Smith, Jan Dulin, Sallie Downs, Denise Wills, Jim Smith, Carol Thompson, Randy Shurbet, Dereth Wilson, Pete Lassiter, Connie & Jo Ann Kanakis, M. Jones, Jesse Weatherly, Michael Moutsatson, Johnny Jimmy And Served In Coast Guard Together He Will Always Be Missed A Great Man Lawrence, Helen Carcamo, Mayor Terry Oden, Nancy Reid, C. Dunn, Boogie Hames, Craig Griffin |
▰ Dontomas Granzow Died February 26, … More Information |
Dontomas Granzow, of Alabama, born in Nagalas, Arizona, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 26, 1998. DonTomas was 79. Obituary published: February 27, 1998 in "Daily J-U (WI)" |
▰ Anna Granzer Died February 18, … More Information |
Anna Granzer, age 86 of Ozark, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 18, 2003. Obituary published: February 19, 2003 in "Southern Star" |
▰ Gloria Hart Granum Died June 20, … More Information |
Gloria Hart Granum, age 84 of Alabama, born in Waubun, Minnesota, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 20, 2001. Obituary published: June 21, 2001 in "Gadsden Times" |
▰ Gloria Granum Died June 20, … More Information |
Gloria Granum, of Gadsden, Alabama, entered into eternal rest June 20, 2001. Gloria was 84. Obituary published: June 21, 2001 in "LaCrosse Tribune (WI)" |
▰ George Leon Jr Grantlant Died November 23, … More Information |
George Leon Jr Grantlant, age 86 of Troy, Alabama passed away November 23, 2013. Obituary published: November 24, 2013 in "Sun-H (MS)" |
▰ Herbert Grantland Died July 07, … More Information | Herbert Grantland, born August 5, 1923 went to be with his Lord and Savior July 7, 2011 in Anniston, Alabama. Herbert was 87. |
▰ Edward Ottis Grantland Died February 01, … More Information |
Edward Ottis Grantland, age 85 of Hartselle, Alabama, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 1, 2002. Obituary published: February 02, 2002 in "Huntsville Times" |
▰ Deborah Jean Grantland Died November 29, … More Information | Deborah Jean Grantland, born March 16, 1953 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 29, 2016 in Hartselle, Alabama. Deborah was 63. |
▰ Billy T Grantland Died February 07, … More Information |
Billy T Grantland, age 37 of Somerville, Alabama, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Billy February 7, 1996. Obituary published: February 08, 1996 in "Huntsville Times" |
▰ Yvonne C Grantham Died May 14, … More Information |
Yvonne C Grantham, born December 2, 1938 entered eternal life May 14, 2011 in Ozark, Alabama. Yvonne was 72.
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Obituary: Mrs. Yvonne Croley Grantham of Ozark passed away early , May 14, 2011, at Noland Hospital in Dothan. She was 72. Private graveside services were held by the family under the direction of Fuqua-Bankston . Mrs. Grantham, daughter of the late William and Geraldine Deshazo Croley, was born 2, 1938 in Coffee , Alabama. Yvonne, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, spent her life taking care of her husband, and raising her children. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Kenneth L. Grantham, of Ozark; one daughter: Lorna Yvonne Tharp of Ozark; three sons: Chuck (Sondra) Grantham of Midland City, Jerome Grantham of Ozark, and Shannon Grantham of Ozark; one sister; six grandchildren: Daniel Grantham, Crystal Haight, Jessica Grantham, Kayla Dietz, Justin Grantham, and Payne Cole Tharp; three great-grandchildren: Austin Grantham, Abbey Grantham, and Bela Haight. Fuqua-Bankston in Ozark (334) 774-4551 is in charge of the arrangements. Members of the Dignity Memorial network. Condolences may be offered at www.fuquabankston.com. |
▰ William Dewayne Grantham Died December 27, … More Information |
William Dewayne Grantham, age 44 of Alabama, born in Century, Florida, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William December 27, 2005. Obituary published: December 28, 2005 in "Brewton Standard" |
▰ William Dewayne Grantham Died December 25, … More Information |
William Dewayne Grantham, age 44 of Alabama, born in Pensacola, Florida, departed this life Sunday December 25, 2005. Obituary published: December 26, 2005 in "Brewton Standard" |
▰ T J Grantham Died November 22, … More Information |
T J Grantham, 76, of Brewton, Alabama departed this life November 22, 2005. Obituary published: November 23, 2005 in "Brewton Standard" |
▰ Sheila Jo Grantham Died February 15, … More Information | Sheila Jo Grantham, born July 10, 1954 joined the Lord February 15, 2016 in Enterprise, Alabama. Sheila was 61. |
▰ Patricia A Grantham Died January 01, … More Information |
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Obituary: Patricia A. Grantham, 77, passed away 20, 2016. Pat was born 11, 1938 in Birmingham, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, O.C. and Catherine Cook; her husband, W.J. “Bill” Grantham; her son-in-law, James Messina; and sisters, Ruth Vaughn and Dot Cook. She is survived by her children, Bill Grantham (Susan) of Ramer, AL and Mary Kay Messina of Birmingham, AL; her grand- children, Lisa Messina, Amber Fouts (Lucas), Eric Fouts, and Katie Mason (Jack); and her sister, Lucille Cater. Visitation will be held at Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel on , 22, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with graveside services and burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Elmwood . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. |
▰ Patricia A Grantham Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Lesa Thompson Livingston, Lisa Opielinski, Wanda Pylant |
▰ Mrs Hattis Marie Grantham Died February 16, … More Information |
Mrs Hattis Marie Grantham, born December 28, 1928 died on February 16, 2016 in Ozark, Alabama. Mrs was 87.
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Obituary: Mrs. Grantham was born on 28, 1928 and passed away on , 16, 2016. Mrs. Grantham was a resident of Ozark, Alabama at the time of passing. |
▰ Mr Eugene Grantham Died January 18, … More Information | Mr Eugene Grantham, born February 8, 1950 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 18, 2017 in Elba, Alabama. Mr was 66. |
▰ Mr Rufus Dowling Grantham Died December 16, … More Information |
Mr Rufus Dowling Grantham, born January 16, 1921 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 16, 2015 in Andalusia, Alabama. Mr was 94.
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Obituary: Mr. Grantham was born on 16, 1921 and passed away on , 16, 2015. Mr. Grantham was a resident of Andalusia, Alabama at the time of passing. Mr. Grantham was married to Bessie. |
▰ Mr Willis Flavil Grantham Died December 15, … More Information |
Mr Willis Flavil Grantham, born March 29, 1929 passed away peacefully December 15, 2015 in Heath community, Alabama. Mr was 86.
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Obituary: Mr. Grantham was born on 29, 1929 and passed away on , 15, 2015. Mr. Grantham was a resident of Heath community, Alabama at the time of passing. |
▰ Miriam Walden Grantham Died September 21, … More Information | Miriam Walden Grantham, born November 30, 1940 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 21, 2014 in Ozark, Alabama. Miriam was 73. |
▰ Michael Scott Grantham Died November 29, … More Information | Michael Scott Grantham, born May 13, 1973 entered eternal life November 29, 2010 in Mobile, Alabama. Michael was 37. |
▰ Maxie Ray Grantham Died June 18, … More Information |
Maxie Ray Grantham passed away June 18, 2014 in Hanceville, Alabama.
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Obituary: Maxie passed away on , 18, 2014. Maxie was a resident of Hanceville, Alabama at the time of passing. Maxie was married to Gayle. |
▰ Maxie Ray Grantham Died June 20, … More Information |
Maxie Ray Grantham left this earth on June 20, 2014 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Hanceville, Alabama.
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Obituary: Maxie passed away on , 20, 2014. Maxie was a resident of Hanceville, Alabama at the time of passing. Maxie was married to Gayle. |
▰ Loie Jeter Grantham Died December 17, … More Information |
Loie Jeter Grantham, age 82 of Alabama, born in Arcadia, Florida, passed away December 17, 1996. Obituary published: December 18, 1996 in "Brewton Standard" |
▰ Jonathan Grantham Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Joann Tucker Grantham Died April 14, … More Information | Joann Tucker Grantham, born June 13, 1940 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 14, 2016 in Ozark, Alabama. JoAnn was 75. |
▰ Jesse Woodrow Grantham Died June 27, … More Information |
Jesse Woodrow Grantham, age 86 of Abbeville, Alabama, entered eternal life June 27, 2000. Obituary published: June 28, 2000 in "Southern Star" |
▰ James M Grantham Died May 03, … More Information |
James M Grantham, of Florence, Alabama, passed from this life on May 3, 2000. James was 82. Obituary published: May 04, 2000 in "Times-Daily" |
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