Robert E. “Bob” Gralen

Gralen, Robert E. “Bob,” of Saint Charles, MO, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the age of 81. Loving husband of Janet Gralen (nee: Newberry) for 23 years; beloved son of the late Oliver Edward and Rosalie Augusta Gralen; devoted father of Denise (Doug) Nagel, Micheal (Wendy Sokol) Gralen, Kevin (Mary Jeanne) Gralen, Michelle (Paul) Bunker, Nicole (Chris) Hogg, and Stephen Burroughs "Bear" Gralen; cherished grandfather of 17; treasured great-grandfather of five; dear brother of Donald (Jane) Gralen; former husband of Shirley Gralen.

Bob worked for IBM for 40 years before retiring. He was a past member of Whitmoor Country Club and attended Grace Church – St. Louis. Bob enjoyed spending time at his lake house, golfing, fishing, and boating. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bob had a high level of appreciation for quick wit, clever sarcasm, Old Spice cologne, and a tall vodka tonic.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Grace Church-St. Louis (memo: Cross Fund).