Kathleen Gruss Obituary

Kathleen Rita "Kathy" Gruss

Kathleen R. "Kathy" Gruss, 81, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday Oct. 26, 2023, at her home.

Kathy was born Feb. 8, 1942, to Lowell and Martha (Mathias) Welborn, who preceded her in death.

Kathy married Robert "Bob" Gruss on May 30, 1964, at St Boniface Parish, New Riegel.

Kathy is survived by her loving family, including sons, Gary O. Gruss and Scott A. Gruss, both of Tiffin; daughter, Jill S. Gruss of Tiffin; grandchildren, Sarah (Corey) Ruth of Chicago, Illinois, Kathryn (Joshua) Nagel of Attica, Erin (John) Henschke of Tiffin, Brian (Olivia) Gruss of Tiffin, Kayce Clouse of Tiffin, William Clouse of Tiffin, and Justin Gruss of Tiffin; great-grandchildren, Jameson Ruth, Bennett, Blake, and Hadley Nagel, Emersyn, Gannon, and Warner Henschke; and Weston Gruss; sister, Barbara (Dwain) Hohman of Ottawa; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gruss; brothers, Carl and Robert Welborn; sister, Thelma Eddington; daughter-in-law, Samantha Gruss; and stepgrandson, Bryan Nickelson.

As a life-long seamstress, Kathy was the owner of The Cloth Gallery and over the years, made hundreds of custom wedding and prom dresses. She was also a bartender at New Riegel Moose and worked at Tiffin Hardware. After her retirement, she made over 200 T-Shirt quilts.

Kathy was an avid Calvert supporter, cheering on her children and grandchildren in various sports. She loved to travel especially to Las Vegas, Florida, and Montego Bay, Jamaica. But her perfect day would be sitting on her deck with a glass of wine or playing cards with family and friends.

Kathy graduated from New Riegel High School in 1960 and was a long-time member of New Riegel and Tiffin Moose and Knights of Columbus.

A special thanks to Brenda Cook for years of care, love, and laughter.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at All Saints Parish, New Riegel, with the Rev. Timothy Kummerer officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation for friends and family will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Alumni Association, Calvert Athletic Boosters, or charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.