Charles W. Gross, Sr., 80, of East Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Mennonite Home.  Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Warren and Isabel (Clader) Gross.  He was the husband of Nancy (Masey) Gross.

Charles was a 1949 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War.  He was an excellent marksman and was California State Champ for Trap Shooting.  He retired from Case New Holland with 34 years of service as a supervisor.  He was self-employed as Charles W. Gross Commercial Artist throughout his life.  He worked 42 years for the PA Game Commissions and was very proud to be a Wildlife Conservation Officer.  He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and painting wildlife.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Nancy, are 4 sons: Rev. Charles "Charlie" W. Gross, Jr. (Lisa) of Lancaster, John "Tim" T. Gross of Conestoga, Kenneth E. Gross (Cindy) of Santa Barbara, CA, Garry E. Gross (Bonnie) of Pine Grove; 2 step-sons: Lloyd Leed (Cindy) of Landisville and Jerry Leed (Robin) of Manheim; 8 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild and 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers: Richard Gross (Jane) of Keswick, VA and Thomas Gross of Harrisburg.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Stephen P. Fritz officiating.  A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Conestoga Memorial Park at 2 PM.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Mennonite Home Communities, 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100