

He was born on July 8, 1954, the son of Leander and Henrietta (Buechner) Grosse. Robert married Diane Salewsky on July 8, 1978 in Manitowoc, WI. She survives along with two daughters: Gina (Paul) Anast along with grandchildren Evelyn and Paul, and Christine (Chad) Boesdorfer along with grandchildren Charlotte and Chloe, all residing in St. John, IN. He is also survived by his sister Bev Grosse of Eagan, MN. Robert is preceded in death by both parents.
Bob was a Sales Consultant at Curtis 1000, selling promotional products up until his retirement on July of 2019. As the son of a veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Limestone Post #979. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends. Bob was a jokester, a grill master, and a huge Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed spending Sundays in the summer cruising around town in his cherry red Corvette with Diane. When both daughters lived in Chicago, he and Diane visited often to explore the city and go boating on Lake Michigan. He also enjoyed playing cards, hunting and fishing trips up North with his buddies, and traveling with family.
A visitation for Robert will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at University United Methodist Church, Peoria, Illinois, followed by a funeral services at 2:00 PM. Pastor Ethan Carnes will officiate. Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made out to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. Online condolences can be made out to Roberts’s family at www.davison-fulton.com.
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