Alfred Erich Grasteit, 93, passed away peacefully in his home August 24, 2001.
His parents, Emil Theodore Grasteit and Auguste W. Kirsch Grasteit. He was born March 21, 1908 in Pillau East Prussia Germany. He was the youngest of seven children. He immigrated to the U.S.A. In 1928 and became a naturalized citizen in 1935. He married Hazel A. Buetler June 30, 941 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, who preceded him in death Oct.12, 981.
Alfred worked for Stover Bedding Company after arriving in this country. He retired in 1972 after working for General Motors for 22 years. He enjoyed his many callings in the church such as his Stake Mission, Seventy Presidency, High Priest presidency. He enjoyed being with his family and spending many years working in his orchard and garden.
He is survived by his six children, Barbara, Claudia, Alfred, Marjorie, Larry and John; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27, 2001 at 12 noon at the Orchard 12th LDS Chapel, 3707 South 800 West, Bountiful. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main; and Monday morning from 10:45-
11:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund.
Many thanks to the Bountiful House, Chris and her staff and to Stacey and
her hospice staff for the loving care of our Dad during his last days.