January 1935 – August 4

Robert “Bob” Gramme passed in the early morning on Sunday, Aug. 4 at his home in La Crescenta. Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many.

He was born in January 1935 in his grandmother’s home in Aurora, Illinois. His parents, Michael and Elizabeth Gramme, had six children of which Bob was the couple’s third born. He attended Marmion Academy Catholic High School, a military prep school, in Aurora. At a high school dance Bob was introduced to a member of the orchestra band, Marlene Patricia Kramer, who would later become his wife. He then went on to St. Procopius College and graduated from Illinois Benedictine University.

Bob and Marlene moved from Aurora to California with his older brother Mike and his wife Gloria.

Bob and Marlene had two boys, Robert Jr. and Jeffrey James Gramme. He leaves six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and (yes) two great-great grandchildren.

Throughout his life Bob was an active member of his local Catholic parish. From St. James in La Crescenta, where his son Jeff attended, to St. Bernard in Los Angeles, he was very active in leading and helping wherever needed. Even recently, in his 80s, Bob assisted with weekly food preparation/delivery for homeless families through the local church.

After a wonderful marriage of 30 years, his wife Marlene passed from cancer. His younger brother Ron introduced Bob to Patsy Sue Lobben, who had lost her husband to cancer as well. A year later they were married in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin where Pat was living. Pat had two boys, Mark and Matthew.

There will be a rosary and funeral at St. James in La Crescenta on Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. with reception to follow. Bob will be buried alongside his wife Marlene at San Fernando Mission on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Robert George Gramme Sr. is remembered fondly by four generations of his loving family and friends. His life consisted of faith and family and plenty of fun throughout a well-lived life. And now he’s in heaven!