Robert C. Gall, Jr.

Robert C. Gall, Jr. age 81 died July 7, 2010 at his home in Grosse Pointe Farms. Robert was born on January 9, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota. His family soon moved to the Detroit area where he graduated Grosse Pointe High School in 1947. He graduated Michigan State University in 1952 with a degree in communications. Robert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was deployed to Germany and worked in the Counter Intelligence Corp processing passports. He was later in the Army Reserves until his commitment ended in 1957. In 1961 Robert married Judith Harger at Christ Church in Grosse Pointe Farms. They have been married for 48 years. Mr. Gall had been employed at Parke-Davis in traffic management supervising the import/export of pharmaceuticals. Later he worked for Standard Products as a project manager for the production of plastic automotive parts and injection moldings. He retired in 1991, but couldn't give up his vocation. He was actively involved in a start-up venture, Landex Trading Company. Mr. Gall is survived by his wife Judy; two sons, Robert C. Gall III and Mark H. Gall (Gina) both of California; and five grandchildren, Robert C. IV, Ashley, Elizabeth, Kathryn and Andrew. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 11 at Christ Church, Grosse Pointe; 61 Grosse Pointe Boulevard, Grosse Pointe Farms. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart/Stroke Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 (American Heart Association Link) .

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

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