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Gross, Delroy (1944-2014)
Obituary
Gross, Delroy
2014
Gross
Delroy
Bellville Times
Delroy Gross, 69, of Industry, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Delroy was born in La Grange on Sept. 7, 1944, the son of Roy and Leona (Minar) Gross. He married Dorothy Frank on November, 1974 at Industry United Methodist Church. Delroy worked as a truck driver for Huebner Concrete for over 49 years. He was a member of Industry United Methodist Church, Industry Volunteer Fire Department, Sharecropper’s Antique Farm Equipment Club, Woodmen of the World and Sons of Hermann. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 39 years; son, Dwayne Gross and wife, Emily, of New Ulm; granddaughter, Shelby Lynn Gross; sister-in-law, Carol Gilbert and husband, Melvin of Houston; brother-in-law, Wilbert Frank and wife, Debbie of New Ulm; two nieces and one nephew; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dustin Gross; brother, Harold Gross; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wilbert “Candy” and Louise Frank. Visitation was held on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Zaskoda Chapel, 2280 Main St., Industry. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services were held at Industry United Methodist Church, 1914 Main St., Industry at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. Burial followed at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Gross, Burnie Galle, Jimmy Ripple, Duwayne Pfeffer, Leonard Koester and Robert Richter. Memorial contributions may be made to Industry United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 86, Industry, TX 78944 or Industry Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 146, Industry, TX 78944. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Posted by Bruce White
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