Submitted by: Dan Rich

Emil Grass

Jan. 8, 1923 - Nov. 8, 2008

South Bend Tribune 11/10/2008
MISHAWAKA - Emil Grass, 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8th. He was born in Elkhart to the late Joseph and Blanche (Coplen) Grass. He is survived by Jenettie (Shantz) Grass, his wife of 61 years. Also surviving are his daughter, Connie (Tim) Grove, and daughter-in-law, Marty (Dennis) Mast; two granddaughters, Stacey (Aaron) Schavey and Anna Grass; seven grandsons, Chris (Sue) Grove, Michael (Cecilia) Grove, Zachary Grass, Quinn Grass, Dean Grass, Caleb (Amanda) Mast and Ethan Mast; and two great-grandsons, Henry and Samuel Schavey. He is also survived by two brothers, Wendel (Arlene) Grass and Kermit (Janice) Grass. Preceding him in death were two sons, Steven and David; and brothers, Donald, Estel and Kenneth. Emil was an Air Force veteran, and was a longtime tool and die designer in the Michiana area. Emil was blessed with spending 61 years with the love of his life, Jenettie. The love and commitment they have shared over the years have been a continuing example to all those who knew them. Emil took great joy in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren - there was nothing better. He also took great pleasure in traveling, gardening (his green thumb was the envy of many), and also reading. The family wishes to thank all those at Hospice for their care of and concern for Emil and his family.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Bubb Funeral Home at 3910 N. Main St, Mishawaka, IN, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the funeral home. Pastor Earl Smith of Granger Missionary Church will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis or to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care at 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.