John  Carl Gross

John Gross, 80, of Sibley, MO passed away on September 3, 2016. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 206 W Old Lexington Rd, Levasy, MO 64066. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday, September 9, 2016 at the church. Burial will take place in Ebenezer Church Cemetery. John was born June 29, 1936 in Levasy, Mo to Carl and Hulda (Twiehaus) Gross, and raised on the family farm. After graduating from Fort Osage in 1954, John attended Missouri University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 1958. After college he taught school in Wellington for 2 years. He retired form the National Starch & Chemical Company after many years of service. John was a life long member of the Ebenezer United Church of Christ, and it was through church functions that he met the love of his life, Dorothy Dickmeyer. They were united in marriage on August 15, 1964. John enjoyed gardening, farming, cattle, and horses. His greatest joy was family camping trips, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include; wife Dorothy Gross, sons Glen Gross (Karen), Alan Gross (Melanie), and Aaron Gross (Jennifer); daughter Karen Johnson (Tracy); sister Mildred Harden; grandchildren: Logan Johnson, Lauren Twyman, Wade Johnson, Wyatt Gross, Carl Gross, Rebecca Gross, Amber Gross, Allison Gross, and Heather Gross; many friends, and a large extended family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Ebenezer United Church of Christ.