PAUL GROSS

GORDONVILLE, Mo. -- Paul Phillip Gross, 82, of Gordonville died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at his home.

He was born Aug. 11, 1918, at Allenville, Mo., son of William and Emma Hager Gross. He and Hazel Davis were married Sept. 6, 1958, in Cape Girardeau.

Gross was employed 26 years at Marquette Cement, retiring in 1984. In his younger years he worked the family farm near Allenville. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and its Men's Club.

Survivors include his wife; a son, William Gross of Rockford, Ill.; a daughter, Darlene Castelli of Imperial, Mo.; a brother, Robert Gross of Jackson, Mo.; a sister, Charlotte Wessel of Chaffee, Mo.; and four grandchildren.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel from 4-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church, with the Rev. David Dissen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.