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Robert Clinton Grauel - Class Of 1949 VIEW PROFILE

Robert Clinton Grauel

Robert C. Grauel

Sept. 28, 1930 - August 25, 2018

SOUTH BEND, IN - Robert C. Grauel, 87, passed away peacefully after a short illness with his family by his side on August 25, 2018. He was born to Charles and Lilla (Smith) Grauel in Queens of Long Island, New York City on September 28, 1930 and moved with his family to South Bend as a child.

Robert was a graphic artist for over 30 years at Mossberg and Company, Inc. He was also a fine artist and an original charter member of the St. Joseph Valley Watercolor Society, founded in 1959 by Joseph Wrobel.

Robert loved nature and was an avid gardener; he spent most of his retirement working in his back yard gardening. His garden eventually became a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. When not working in the garden he was an avid reader, and versed in all the classics -- Tolstoy, Hemingway, Shakespeare, and an occasional foray into the complete works of Calvin and Hobbes.

On June 10, 1950 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Robert married Patricia Mae (Zielinski) Grauel; she preceded him in death.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Lewis and his son, Jeffrey Grauel. He was especially close to his nieces and nephew of the Mesaros/Klumpy families and was like a grandfather to their kids. Robert was also very close to his in-laws, James and Margret Zielinski and their family. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews on the Grauel side of the family, and his best friend and former co-worker, Karen Chang.

Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph and William Grauel; and his sister, Bessie Culcasi.

At the request of the family there will be no visitation or services. ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Hospice Foundation, 1731 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

Condolences may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Aug. 28, 2018.

 09/23/2023 EJS

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