Frederick Gramse Obituary

FREDERICK MAX GRAMSE Frederick Max Gramse, age 94, of Bonita Springs, Florida, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Formerly of Downers Grove, Illinois, he had been a Bonita resident since 2000. He was born April 20, 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Albert and Elise (n?e Rekate) Gramse. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He later went on to own and operate Downers Grove Shade and Floor Covering for over 30 years. Mr. Gramse is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia A. (n?e Diehl) Gramse; his beloved daughters, Judith (Richard) Sheets of Bonita Springs, Florida and Barbara (Dennis) Casey of Chandler, Arizona; cherished grandchildren, Shannon, Danny and Megan; and great grandsons, Shane and Gavin. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his twin brother, Roderick Gramse. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at Shikany 's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m., until the time of the service. Military Honors will follow. Private burial will take place at the Sarasota National Cemetery.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on May 1, 2013.
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Condolences to Pat, Judy and Barb. The military sendoff for Fred sounds so touching. His service in WWII honors his whole family.

Alan & Marge Diehl

April 30, 2013

Grandpa i miss you, thank you for your service in the navy, and bringing my mom into this world. I will never forget riding on the tractor with you in downers grove and how excited I was when you let me drive it. I love you and I know now you are in a better place resting in peace, thank you for making me a strong man today. Your grandson will never forget you, and I will carry on your legacy and work hard for our country just like you did!

Danny Casey

April 30, 2013

Dear Pat,
Sorry to hear from Kay Homer that Fred had passed away. She told me at church. I was very sad to hear of his passing. Our sympathy to you and your family and God Bless you. Sincerely yours, Andy & Doris Wollam

April 28, 2013

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