Charles Richard Grasse Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Richard Grasse (Cortez, Colorado), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 15, 2024 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Josephine Grasse (Olsen) and Leopold "Leo" Godfrey Edward Grasse; his wife Ruby "Pat" Patricia Grasse (Pate); his son Ronald Grasse; and his brother Leopold "Leo" Grasse, Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Richard Grasse (Bualee) of Newalla, OK, Jerell "Jeri" Winkles (Mark) of Cortez, CO. and Janice Grasse of Cortez, CO.; his brother Douglas Briggs (Linda) of El Paso, TX.; his grandchildren, James Brown, Elesha Smith, Stoney Bower and Melody; his great grandchildren, Jessica Bragg, Elizabeth Brown, Abigail Brown, Elijah Winkles, Aurora John, Rayanne McClure, Kiersta Bower and Kenzie Bower; his great great grandchildren, Aurora Brown, Joanna Brown, Astrid Bragg, Alex Brown, Zion John and Josie John; and also, Ronald Grasse, Jr., Cassandra Masemore, Zak Winkles, Starpath Littlemountain, Samuel Winkles, Ashton, Triston Grasse, Mateo Grasse, Jesse Wooton, Fiona Wooton, Aubrie Masemore, Kaylie Masemore, Isaiah Masemore and Ava Masemore.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ertel Funeral Home (42 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Lighthouse Baptist Church (11502 CO-145, Cortez, CO 81321). A burial was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Cortez Cemetery (27441 US-160, Cortez, CO 81321).
