Robert Gravelle

Mr. Robert (Bob) Gravelle, age 74, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Greenville, passed away December 11, 2005. He was born on April 23, 1931, in Greenville to the late Robert E. and Pauline (Cornell) Gravelle. Bob grew up in Greenville and graduated from Greenville High School. He went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University and his Master's Degree from the University of Michigan. Bob held many positions in the field of education, including Superintendent of Schools for Gladwin and Dean of Academics for Montcalm Community College. After many fulfilling years in education, Bob semi-retired and began a career in real estate in Greenville. In 2002, Bob moved to Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids where he made many wonderful friends and received excellent care. Bob was a member of the Greenville Lodge No. 96 F & A M, enjoyed fishing, and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Greenville. Bob is survived by his daughters, Rebecca & Mark Davis and Elizabeth & Roy Cole; three grandchildren, Brittany Davis and Brady and Connor Cole; a sister, Judy & Bruce Martin. Honoring Bob's wishes, a Masonic memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 by Greenville Lodge No. 96 F & AM at the Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Gravelle, please visit our flower store.