- Date Of Birth: November 1, 1926
- Date Of Death: January 17, 2022
- State: Pennsylvania
Richard P. Gross, age 95, of Quakertown, passed away on January 17, 2022 at Independence Court in Quakertown. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy (Hager) Gross with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.
Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Percy and Ella (Pfleiger) Gross.
Richard served in the Navy for 4 years and was stationed in Pensacola, Florida where he worked on airplanes. He always wore his Navy cap which showed how proud he was to have served in the Navy.
He was active in the Richlandtown Fire Company until moving to Quakertown in 1963. He then joined Quakertown Fire Company No. 1 and also became a member of their ambulance crew. He held many positions within the fire company including Chief and was responsible for training the new drivers.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown.
Richard worked at the Royal Pants Co. in Perkasie until retirement. He liked being busy so he drove school bus for a few years and spent time doing wood working in his shop. He rode bike and enjoyed ice skating until age 70 when he decided it was time to hang up the skates.
He enjoyed attending grandkids sporting events and following Quakertown High School Football. He liked watching and talking sports especially football. He always looked forward to spending time with the family and sharing his life stories. He was very thoughtful, kind, and always ready and willing to help others.
He is survived by daughters Carol Bolig (Don) and Lynette Shimp (Bart), grandchildren, Lori, Lisa, Jen, Ryan, Eric and great grandchildren Alex, Emily, Coen, Dominick and Alyssa. He was predeceased by siblings Ray, Percy, Bill, Ruth, Beatrice, Mildred, Gladys, and Dorothy who died as an infant.
