Albert Grellner. Brother to Thomas Grellner and Robert
Grellner, father to Matthew Grellner, John Christopher
Grellner, Paul Grellner and Michael Grellner, grandfather to
Justin, Andrew, Max, Enso, Frances, Augustus and Greta
Grellner. Affectionately known as “Sonny” to his close
family members during childhood.
Graduate of CBC High School class of 1955. A gifted
athlete, John excelled at football and track. State
champion at shotput and discus in high school. John later
graduated from St. Louis University in with a B.A. in
Political Science, and later earned a M.A. in Political
Science from St. Louis University. John was a
Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from 1964 to 1972, representing the 9th and 40th
Districts. Lifelong, dedicated member of the Shrewsbury
community and St. Michael's parish. John's hobbies included shooting at his gun club,
Gemmer, and was an avid outdoorsman, spending countless
hours in the woods and streams with his four sons.
